Job Description

A leading, forward-thinking law firm in Central Manchester is looking to recruit a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join its busy and high-performing Debt Recovery & Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside major national financial clients, handling a broad mix of low to high-value recoveries across a variety of complex sectors.
You'll work under the guidance of a highly experienced Head of Department, supporting three specialist teams focused on Asset-Based Lending, Motor Commission Recoveries, and Mortgage Recoveries, representing major clients.
Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of secured and unsecured debt recovery matters, from pre-action to enforcement.
• Acting on behalf of high-profile institutional clients and group companies in the financial services sector.
• Handling both volume-based and bespoke instructions in high-value and complex debt recovery cases.
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents, and court forms (including claims, enforcement applications, and settlement agreements).
• Liaising with clients, courts, third-party agents, and internal departments.
• Providing regular updates and performance reporting to clients.
• Ensuring all matters are progressed efficiently in line with SLA/KPI targets.
• Supporting the wider litigation team as required.

Requirements

• Prior experience in debt recovery, financial litigation, or commercial litigation (ideally 12+ months).
• A strong understanding of the debt recovery process, including pre-litigation and enforcement.
• Confident communication skills with both clients and third parties.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with working on a case management system.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification is desirable.

What's on Offer
Opportunity to work with high-profile financial institutions on both volume and complex debt matters.
Exposure to a wide range of recovery work, including asset-based lending, motor finance, and mortgage litigation.
Hybrid working structure (office presence required part of the week in Central Manchester).
A dynamic, supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities.
Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus firm-wide benefits.
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If you're an ambitious Paralegal with a passion for debt recovery and financial services litigation, this is a fantastic chance to develop your career with a highly regarded team. Apply today via Millie Ebbrell
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