Overview
Credit Style, part of the Bristow & Sutor Group, is seeking to strengthen its small, friendly, and supportive litigation team based in offices just north of Sheffield City Centre. We are hiring a dynamic litigation Solicitor and/or Chartered Legal Executive to join our debt recovery practice across the UK.
Job Details
Basic salary is from £28,000 up to £45,000 (depending on experience) + monthly bonus potential of up to £300. This is a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, based in our Sheffield offices (S3 postcode area).
What You’ll Do
* Personal management of a defended caseload via a case management system
* Review high value or complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for and proceeding with legal actions
* Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track, intermediate track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles
* Advise and liaise with clients on legal matters, offering prospects for successful recovery, making recommendations on strategy and assisting with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment on a case-by-case basis. Attention to detail is imperative, along with an ability to analyse multiple facts.
* Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
* Work streams can include breach of contract; insolvency action - bankruptcy/winding up petitions; return of goods claims. Other duties as required
* Commitment to continuous learning; may include giving training and providing feedback on service quality if of interest
* We are always looking to take on new work streams, so niche work experience is welcome and encouraged
Requirements
* A law degree (or equivalent legal qualifications) and have previous practical experience of debt collection, and be either a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
* Previous experience in running a defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred
* Good IT skills able to adapt and use new systems
* Problem solving skills - able to look for solutions and agree these with customers
* Be an interactive team member, enthusiastic, with a willingness to support colleagues and recognise when to accept help
* Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls
* Clear communication capabilities both written and verbal
* The ability to work to targets earning more based on success
* To thrive on working to tight deadlines
* Confidence to deal with a variety of people at different levels in different situations
* An ability to give and accept feedback in a professional manner as expected in a law firm
* Service quality is key; we expect all employees to strive to achieve excellence while accepting shortfalls can occur, which are dealt with in an open and supportive manner
Other Information
* Salary and Benefits: welcoming work environment, Colleague Perks scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Birthday holiday allowance
* Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
* Company Pension Scheme
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Company Life Assurance Plan
* After 6 months the opportunity of working Hybrid will be considered
* Onsite Parking
* Daily hot and cold refreshments including fruit offering
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