Paralegal (Debt Recovery Specialist)

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Markel Law LLP Full time
Job Title: Paralegal (Debt Recovery)

We are seeking a skilled Paralegal to join our Civil Litigation team in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a caseload of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution, preparing and submitting legal correspondence and documents, and maintaining accurate records of all relevant correspondence and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a caseload of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution
  • Prepare and submit legal correspondence and documents, including letters before action, claim forms, particulars of claim, and court forms
  • Maintain accurate records of all relevant correspondence and documentation
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, debtors, courts, and third parties regarding case updates, settlement offers, and negotiations
  • Draft and proof-read correspondence, legal notices, and settlement agreements
  • Develop and advise upon effective debt collection strategies and settlement plans
  • Analyse debtor financial information and assets to assess potential recovery options
  • Work efficiently on cases that are predominantly funded under a fixed price scheme, but also with exposure to privately funded hourly rate matters
  • Deliver clear, accurate, and pragmatic advice based on both the legal and commercial realities of a client's position
  • Provide our clients with a timely, efficient, and courteous service at all times
  • Be expected to deliver on billing and other key performance indicators
  • Ensure all files are progressed and maintained within required standards and in line with relevant procedures
Requirements:
  • Ideal experience in commercial litigation, debt recovery, or insolvency
  • Accustomed to running their own caseload under supervision
  • Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload
  • Good IT skills, certainly with experience in using Microsoft Office 2010 and case management systems (preferably Partner for Windows)
  • Deliver against tight deadlines and display key time management skills when prioritising tasks to ensure compliance with deadlines
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in their work
  • Demonstrate first-class client care and communication skills across all levels
  • Demonstrate an ability to develop relationships with key internal and external partners
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Be an effective team mate, demonstrating a positive 'can do' attitude and displaying co-operative interaction with team members
About Us:

Markel Law LLP is an independent SRA authorised and regulated legal business offering services to both insured and non-insured clients. Our clients and business partners comprise businesses, high net worth individuals, and associations across a broad spectrum of industries.

We operate out of offices in Manchester, Leeds, London, and Croydon and employ over 60 specialist solicitors. Our legal teams guide, support, defend, and protect clients through a wide range of key legal services.

What's in it for you?
  • A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package...
  • 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave
  • Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
  • Countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that

We celebrate the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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