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Litigation Paralegal

Clear IT Recruitment Limited
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

Salary

ÂŁ24,000 - ÂŁ28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join their Sheffield office with a focus on managing a defended caseload and handling complex pre-legal debts.
  • Candidates should possess a law degree and have prior practical experience in legal collections, particularly with defended caseloads on the Small Claims Track.
  • The role involves drafting legal documents, advising clients, and collaborating with courts and enforcement agencies to maintain service standards.
  • Strong IT skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are essential for success in this position.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Our client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to be based in their Sheffield office.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Manage a Defended caseload via a diary system to take appropriate follow up action• Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for legal action• Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles.• Advise clients on legal matters, prospects for successful recovery and assist with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment• Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times• Insolvency Action for Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions• Return of Goods Claims• Such other duties as may be required

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• A law degree and have previous practical experience of legal collections• Previous experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred• Good IT skills - able to adapt and use new systems.• Problem solving skills - able to look for solutions and agree these with customers.• Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls.• Clear communication capabilities - both written and verbal.• The ability to work to targets - earning more based on success.• Confidence to deal with a variety of people in different situations.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.