Purpose of job
If you are seeking a new, challenging role with a modern, forward-thinking law firm, then this could be the role for you. You will be given early responsibilities, with the opportunity to manage your own caseload (and fee-earn alongside the experts) and the chance to get involved in some really exciting and complex transactions for the duration of the 6 month contract.
Accountabilities
1. Good working knowledge of debt recovery and enforcement in the County Court.
2. Manage an active caseload with the aim of providing efficient and effective debt recovery advice.
3. Deal with incoming post and ensure systems are updated and operated correctly.
4. Liaise directly with other Teams within the firm, clients, debtors, the Court and external third parties.
5. Drafting Letters of Claim pursuant to the Practice Direction – Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols and the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims.
6. Negotiating settlements, instalments and monitoring payment plans.
7. Preparing Claim Forms.
8. Requesting Judgment in Default.
9. Advising clients on enforcement options and progressing enforcement with the Court, Land Registry and through High Court Enforcement Officers.
10. Assist with the preparation of client reports.
The candidate
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team dealing with high quality and varied work.
We are looking for:
11. Law degree or equivalent is welcome but not essential.
12. Excellent computer/technical skills. In particular, working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software including Outlook, Excel and Word.
13. Strong written and oral communication skills.
14. Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and liaise effectively with other internal departments and external contacts.
15. Ability to use discretion with a positive and enthusiastic approach to team work.
16. A flexible, highly motivated, proactive and ‘can do’ working style.
17. Self-motivated, ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support the Commercial Litigation Team.
18. Ability to pay attention to detail and check own work.
19. Good organisational skills, able to prioritise, make decisions and work effectively within a sometimes pressurised environment.
20. Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
Equal opportunities
At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:
Contract benefits:
21. 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
22. Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
23. Paid CSR Day
24. Subsidised gym membership
25. Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
26. Dress for your Day Policy
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.