ARE YOU AN ASPIRING SOLICITOR WITH DEBT RECOVERY EXPERIENCE?
ARE YOU LOOKING TO SECURE A TRAINING CONTRACT OR SQE TRAINING?
If you have experience in debt recovery/small claims defence matters and are interested in progressing your career to deal with more wide-ranging litigation work, we have an excellent opportunity for you with a leading, successful, forward-thinking law firm.
Coventry City Centre
Salary: GBP25,000 to GBP30,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
We are working with a well-established, Lexcel accredited, Legal 500-recognised law firm who are looking to attract a number of Debt Recovery/Small Claims Litigation Fee Earners to join their busy team in Coventry city centre.
Training contracts or SQE training will be offered following a successful 6-month probation period.
The role will involve:
* Running a caseload of debt recovery matters
* Dealing with small claims defences
* Preparing witness statements/bundles
* Taking calls from clients
* Taking instructions from clients
* Assisting senior solicitors
* Use of market-leading, cutting-edge software/technology
Suitable Candidates will have:
* Previous debt recovery experience
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Experience of using legal case management systems
* Degree level education (essential)
* LPC/LLM or equivalent level education (desirable)
* A desire to qualify as a solicitor and specialise in litigation work
This is a full-time permanent job, working 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday.
The role will initially be fully office-based. Hybrid working will be available in the longer term. The firm is very well set up for home-working; however, there is no guaranteed time-frame, as this will depend on each individual's progress and capability.
The firm provides:
* An investment in technology ensuring paperless systems across the board
* Double screens for all employees to assist with comparing and drafting documentation
* Support to/involvement with other local businesses and charities
* A social committee that is tasked with organising quarterly social happenings to ensure their culture is one of fun and enjoyment, alongside hard work and achievement. Their events range from quizzes to karaoke and sports events to promote an inclusive social dynamic.
* Paid annual leave entitlement, plus an additional 2 days' leave over the Christmas shut down period at directors' discretion
* Training contract or SQE training guaranteed following a satisfactory probation period (6 months)
Note: Salary stated above is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience and qualifications. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Candidates living within Coventry and Warwickshire are encouraged to apply for this role. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates residing outside of this area due to the daily commute.
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