Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Debt Recovery team in our Bourne End office.

This exciting position at our growing and ambitious law firm in the heart of England will be managing a portfolio of Debt Recovery cases from inception to conclusion in our Property Recovery team.

SE-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high-ranking law firm in the Legal 500. The Debt Recovery team has a particularly enviable reputation for all aspects of Debt Recovery law including enforcement and Pre-Legal collection.

We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity's employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Job Role

This varied role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly and approachable team, working with highly experienced Secretaries, Solicitors, and Directors.

Responsibilities of the role would include, but are not limited to:

Manage a portfolio of debt recovery cases from inception through to conclusion, paying particular attention to cases subject to court proceedings and enforcement

Telephone collections

Responding to queries and disputes raised by customers and liaise with clients for information on such disputes and seeking instructions where required

Agreeing payment plans on terms satisfactory to the client

Conducting title searches at HM Land Registry

Drafting and issuing claims

Requesting judgment

Reviewing cases where judgment has been secured for the purposes of enforcement

Managing defended matters in small claims

Managing enforcement of judgments via appropriate means and with third party agents.

Seeking client instructions throughout litigation matters and providing updates where necessary

Answering collection-based queries raised by colleagues and assisting the team when issues arise

Developing strong relationships with clients

Knowledge & Skills

Have a strong understanding of the leasehold and freehold property collection process, including knowledge of the initial pre-action protocol stage through to enforcement

Demonstrate an awareness of the professional standards required when working within a regulated law firm and the importance of delivering a quality service to our clients

Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise, be agile and manage own workload

Good working knowledge of County Court small claim issuing and defended matters

Adhere to SRA rules

Demonstrate an ability to clearly communicate

Strong negotiation skills

Person Specification

Works well as a member of a team

Pays attention to detail

Holds a flexible approach

Able to prioritise workload

Punctual, honest, and trustworthy

Excellent communication skills

Understands confidential nature of the environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bourne End SL8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person