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Debt Recovery /Litigation Paralegals
Location: Coventry city centre, with hybrid working following training/probation
Salary £25,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday - Reduced and/or flexible hours will also be considered
If you have experience of 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.
We are working with a well-established, Legal 500-recognised law firm who are looking to attract a number of experienced Debt Recovery/Small Claims Litigation Case Handlers to join their busy team in Coventry city centre.
Training contracts will be considered for eligible employees, following a successful training and probation period, and assessment of competency.
The role will involve:
- Running a caseload of debt recovery matters
- Managing claims via a debt claims portal
- 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. 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 provide:
- Free parking
- 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. To cater for everyone’s needs, their events range from quizzes to karaoke and sports events as they aim 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 and your birthday off
- Training contract considered for eligible employees, following a satisfactory training and probation period, and assessment of competency (6 months)
Know anyone else who might be interested? We have a number of vacancies, so if you know anyone else who might be interested please put them in touch with us as we offer generous referral bonus payments for successful referrals. Please see our website for details.
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
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions
About Talentwise
Talentwise Solutions is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service - the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
