Job Description

Junior Debt Paralegal

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Debt Paralegal to join our highly regarded Debt Recovery team following an internal promotion. This role offers a route into legal work within a supportive, ethical environment, with full training in the processes and procedures involved in debt recovery. You will be part of a team recently recognised at the Yorkshire Business Awards for its outstanding work, gaining valuable experience in a legal setting while contributing to high-quality client service.

The company

Clarion is one of the best-known names in the Leeds legal space and has been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Company to Work For two years running. We're progressive and forward-thinking, creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Proud to be Never Ordinary, we combine high-quality work with a supportive culture that values individuality, ambition and collaboration.

The role

As a Junior Debt Paralegal, you will work on cases from the outset, including undertaking front-line debt recovery by making outbound calls to clients and customers to progress matters.

You will record detailed instructions on our case management system, prepare templated correspondence, and follow established legal processes to progress cases efficiently and accurately. Attention to detail is essential, as errors could affect legal proceedings.

You will also support the team with wider paralegal and administrative duties, including document preparation and working with Microsoft Office tools, while developing your understanding of the legal framework surrounding debt recovery.

This is an office based role, at our office in central Leeds (close to the train station and public transport routes. No on-site parking).

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone comfortable handling phone-based communication, ideally with experience in a role such as credit control, accounts, telesales, recruitment, estate agency, or similar, where making outbound calls was part of the job.

You will be able to follow processes precisely, have excellent attention to detail, and approach tasks with professionalism.

Previous office or administrative experience is helpful, but most important is your interest in developing a career in debt recovery, your willingness to learn, and your ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

Working at Clarion

Clarion has a great reputation as an employer of choice and our culture is vital to our ongoing success. We genuinely care for our employees and hire talented people who share our values and bring strong skills, as well as a collaborative, positive approach. In exchange for your efforts, you can expect:

Salary: 24,000 per annum 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off (with the option to buy or sell holiday, and flex some bank holidays) Medical Cash Plan Reward Scheme Volunteer days Pension and Life Assurance Generous 'family friendly leave' An array of wellness benefits (including onsite yoga and mental health programmes) A wide range of additional benefits such as Vivup, reduced travel/parking charges and a cycle to work scheme with fully secure bike storage on-site
As a valued member of the team, you will also have the opportunity to join a number of clubs and committees that reflect your passions and interests, helping you build connections and get involved in what matters to you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time Profit sharing Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Please confirm that you have outbound telephone experience gained in a professional work environment. Please specify when and how this experience was gained. Please confirm you are looking for an office based role where you will be based at the Leeds office 5 days per week between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm. No home working available.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person