Debt Recovery

1 month ago

Brierley Hill, United Kingdom Higgs LLP Full time

**Job title**

Legal Assistant

**Department**

Dispute Resolution - Debt Recovery

**About Higgs**

Our vision is to be the independent regional law firm of choice, recognised for having a positive long-term impact upon its people, its clients, its business partners and its community.

When it comes to our people, the team is everything at Higgs - an environment of sharing and collaboration, and a real sense of loyalty to each other and the firm. That is coupled with a desire for everyone to learn and develop. We are always striving to be better. We enjoy what we do. We are genuinely interested in our clients and want them to feel a part of the firm too.

Our approach to our people draws on enjoyment, health & wellbeing, developing talent, technical excellence, training, reward and recognition.

When recruiting, we:

- Value enthusiasm and personality
- Want to be an employer of choice for talented, driven and client-focused people
- Are always looking for the very best to strengthen our team and bring new skills and ideas
- Integrate new people to realise their potential

With over two hundred employees and Members we offer a flexible and unique environment for people to grow their careers. Together we grow.

**Role purpose**

As a Legal Assistant you will be working in a demanding environment where your quick thinking, strong work ethic, attention to detail and accuracy are vital attributes.

The Dispute Resolution department is a growing team and is looking for a Legal Assistant to provide support within debt recovery. You will need to develop a broad understanding of legal matters, client requests and the demands of your team often connected to sensitive or complex issues. You will be expected to record your time and accordingly will have a target.

**Key responsibilities**

In line with policies and procedures key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Diarising deadlines/directions on issued claims
- Front end file opening
- Creating client care letters
- Drafting/issuing proceedings
- Preparing monthly client reports as required
- Liaising with clients and lawyers
- Assistance with financial hygiene i.e. time recording and ensuring bills are raised promptly and followed up
- Billing debt work and disbursements

Person specification
- An interest in the law and particularly issues concerning dispute resolution or litigation
- Personal effectiveness and self-management
- Good communication skills with colleagues, clients and third parties
- Excellent organisational and team skills
- Good attention to detail
- Flexible and able to take the initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
- Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic
- Able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others

Technical knowledge
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visual Files, Aderant, Intapp.
- Experience of working in a professional services environment is an advantage

**Other information**

The firm offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people are able to complete their best work from the most appropriate location.

We also encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach.

**Equal opportunities**

As charter signatories to The Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs LLP are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent and promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Our mission is to ensure that everyone is empowered to be the best version of themselves and to have a voice which can be shared, heard and respected.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brierley Hill

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