Junior Paralegal – Claims & Enforcement
Permanent - Full Time £26,936 / yearJob Overview
Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP
Our Values
Expert -We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.
Professional- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.
Friendly - Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.
Do you love using your excellent communication skills in a rewarding target driven environment? Do you have debt recovery experience and looking to advance your career in a diverse and supportive firm? Then read on!
Key Responsibilities
Our supportive, driven and friendly Claims & Enforcement Team are looking for a driven and enthusiastic communicator to join them. You will be supporting the team to deliver a first-class debt recovery service by issuing and managing legal proceedings in order to recover debts owed to client companies. You will engage with customers/debtors via telephone, correspondence and email in order to negotiate settlements and payment arrangements, assess affordability and vulnerabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident communicator who loves working with colleagues to achieve team targets with the opportunity for career progression.
*Please see attached job description for further details.
*Please see attached job description for further details.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience
- Previous experience of using case management systems
- Previous experience of working in a debt recovery role within Finance, Utilities or Local Authority (desirable)
Knowledge
An understanding and knowledge of legal and court processes and procedures relating to debt recovery
- Familiar with Lexcel and Data Protection Act compliance requirements (desirable)
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE standard grade A-C in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
- ILEX Legal Executive Diploma Level 3 or above (desirable)
- Qualifying Law Degree and Legal Practice Course (desirable)