Job Description
Client
A leading UK and international law firm are seeking a Debt Recovery Associate or Paralegal to join their Commercial Dispute Resolution Department.
Role
You will be responsible for recovering debt for the firm, and will work closely with the Finance team.
Full-time and part-time candidates will be considered for any of the London, Birmingham or Oxford offices.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for their own caseload of debt recovery, from letter before action through to enforcement.
Responsibilities will include:
* Communicating with clients and other parties;
* Drafting correspondence and other key documents;
* Answering queries about debt;
* Chasing debt and explaining payment plan options as well as negotiating payment terms;
* Identifying vulnerable clients and escalating their cases to support teams;
* Working closely with internal stakeholders to progress matters;
* Issuing and service claim forms;
* Litigating unpaid bills;
* Other adhoc tasks.
Candidate
You must have experience running litigation in the County Courts. The successful candidate will be an experienced paralegal or qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive. You must hold a Law degree or equivalent GDL/LPC.
It is essential that you have excellent oral and written skills as well as good time-management and organisational skills.
Why apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with excellent quality work. You will work in a supportive and collegiate team. Flexible working is available as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.
For more information please apply or contact Kate Albon on 07594 726928 or email kate.albon@kmalegal.co.uk. Alternatively please apply as directed.