Debt Recovery Paralegal

4 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Markel Law LLP Full time
About Markel Law LLP

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join our Civil Litigation team in Manchester. The successful candidate will receive full training in our internal practices and procedures.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this role is £45,000 - £55,000 plus an annual bonus and strong benefits package including 25 days paid holiday, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan, and other great benefits on offer.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join our fast-moving and varied debt recovery team. As a Debt Recovery Paralegal, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution, preparing and reviewing legal correspondence and documents, and communicating with clients, debtors, courts and third parties.

  • Manage a case load of your own of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution (and both pre- and post-issue)
  • Prepare, review and submit legal correspondence and documents, including letters before action, claim forms, particulars of claim and court forms
  • Maintain and organise case files, ensuring accurate and updated 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
Requirements & Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Ideal experience in commercial litigation, debt recovery or insolvency
  • Accustomed to running their own caseload under supervision
  • 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
  • F first-class client care and communication skills across all levels
  • An ability to develop relationships with key internal and external partners
  • Excellent written communication skills
Why Choose Us?

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, where you can grow and develop your career. We celebrate the value of a diverse workforce and are committed to equal opportunities for all.

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