Role Overview:
Join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution department's Debt Recovery team in Oxford as a Debt Recovery Paralegal. The role requires managing your own caseload, assisting with complex matters, and driving case strategies. Ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual looking to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing debt recovery cases, issuing and serving claim forms, and handling litigation where necessary.
Collaborating with internal teams, including finance and client relationship partners, to progress cases efficiently.
Managing the recovery of unpaid fees in a professional and results-driven manner.
Engaging with clients, prospective clients, and third parties via email and phone.
Drafting legal documents and correspondence related to debt recovery.
Explaining payment plan options to clients and negotiating settlement terms.
Identifying vulnerable clients and escalating cases to appropriate support teams.
Referring non-compliant clients to insolvency teams when necessary.
Contributing to efficiency improvements and document automation to enhance client service.
Assisting with selected client debt recovery cases as needed.
Person Specification:
Degree or CILEX qualification. (desirable).
Experience handling County Court litigation and debt recovery.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal...