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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our client's Commercial Debt Recovery team at a time of significant company growth. You'll be responsible for managing a high volume caseload of both pre-legal and legal matters, with a view to recovering overdue monies on business to business debts.
As a key point of contact for our clients, you'll have the opportunity to build and develop strong relationships whilst gaining an understanding of their commercial requirements.
This is a fast-paced role offering exposure to a variety of legal matters and is ideal for someone looking to progress their career within law.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing court documents and progressing legal files
- Managing incoming telephone and email communication from a variety of sources e.g debtors, clients, courts and high court enforcement officers
- Utilising a variety of resources to perform necessary research
- Reporting to clients in a timely and professional manner
- Accurately opening new files
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Experience within a law firm is advantageous but not essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Clear, confident telephone manner
- Legal qualifications held/working towards (e.g CILEx), preferred but not essential
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Self-starter capable of working on routine tasks with minimum supervision
- Consistent high level of accuracy, even when under pressure
- Organised and methodical with ability to adapt and flex when required
- Friendly and approachable demeanour
BENEFITS
- Experience working within a highly collaborative team in a successful commercial law firm
- Personal development opportunities from daily exposure to different areas of commercial law
- Part of an inclusive, supportive environment
- Regular opportunity to contribute new ideas in monthly forums
- Ongoing training and development
- Potential to develop role in line with business growth
- Performance related bonus, private healthcare, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, great office location, free parking
