Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for two Paralegals to join our highly regarded Recoveries Department - Creditor Services Team, supporting our lawyers with a wide range of tasks involved in progressing specialist enforcement cases.
As a Paralegal in this team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to our clients while gaining exposure to complex and varied casework.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• Drafting LBAs
• Conducting trace work
• Producing letters and emails tailored to case requirements
• Preparing and drafting court documents and bundles for hearings
• Instructing LPC
• Negotiating and monitoring instalment pay offers
• Progressing proceedings and undertaking enforcement action
• Updating case files and ensuring compliance with client policies and procedures
• Opening and closing files
• Handling accounting and reporting to clients
• Liaising with key stakeholders over the phone
• Managing cases and all associated procedures

Paralegal experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with strong organisational skills and an interest in dispute resolution.
With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.
We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.
Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We're a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.

Skills Required