Role Overview:
Join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution department’s Debt Recovery team in Oxford as a Debt Recovery Paralegal. The role requires managing your own caseload, assisting with complex matters, and driving case strategies. Ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual looking to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
*Managing debt recovery cases, issuing and serving claim forms, and handling litigation where necessary.
*Collaborating with internal teams, including finance and client relationship partners, to progress cases efficiently.
*Managing the recovery of unpaid fees in a professional and results-driven manner.
*Engaging with clients, prospective clients, and third parties via email and phone.
*Drafting legal documents and correspondence related to debt recovery.
*Explaining payment plan options to clients and negotiating settlement terms.
*Identifying vulnerable clients and escalating cases to appropriate support teams.
*Referring non-compliant clients to insolvency teams when necessary.
*Contributing to efficiency improvements and document automation to enhance client service.
*Assisting with selected client debt recovery cases as needed.
Person Specification:
*Degree or CILEX qualification. (desirable).
*Experience handling County Court litigation and debt recovery.
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Excellent time management and organizational skills.
*Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
*A proactive, problem-solving approach to casework.
*Strong client service focus with commercial awareness.
*Ability to work both independently and within a team.
*Interest in defamation, privacy, and data protection law (desirable).
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a thriving and prestigious team.Role Overview:
Join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution department’s Debt Recovery team in Oxford as a Debt Recovery Paralegal. The role requires managing your own caseload, assisting with complex matters, and driving case strategies. Ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual looking to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
*Managing debt recovery cases, issuing and serving claim forms, and handling litigation where necessary.
*Collaborating with internal teams, including finance and client relationship partners, to progress cases efficiently.
*Managing the recovery of unpaid fees in a professional and results-driven manner.
*Engaging with clients, prospective clients, and third parties via email and phone.
*Drafting legal documents and correspondence related to debt recovery.
*Explaining payment plan options to clients and negotiating settlement terms.
*Identifying vulnerable clients and escalating cases to appropriate support teams.
*Referring non-compliant clients to insolvency teams when necessary.
*Contributing to efficiency improvements and document automation to enhance client service.
*Assisting with selected client debt recovery cases as needed.
Person Specification:
*Degree or CILEX qualification. (desirable).
*Experience handling County Court litigation and debt recovery.
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Excellent time management and organizational skills.
*Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
*A proactive, problem-solving approach to casework.
*Strong client service focus with commercial awareness.
*Ability to work both independently and within a team.
*Interest in defamation, privacy, and data protection law (desirable).
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a thriving and prestigious team.