Litigation Paralegal
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Overview
We’re looking for a Paralegal with experience in debt recovery to join our in‑house Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a team of experienced Paralegals and Litigation Team Lead, directly shaping case strategies and driving successful outcomes.
About Us
Fast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities – making their businesses and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca, we help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes.
We’ve already made several billions in funding available to over 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and we’re positioned as a leading FinTech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible.
Culture
We’re expanding fast across London, Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth, we’re looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects, knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses.
Role
* Independently manage and monitor active litigation and enforcement action against a portfolio of users, including cases handled by third‑party debt collectors and solicitors.
* Investigate cases and help decide case‑recovery strategies to maximise repayment.
* Cooperate with the wider Litigation and Collections team to investigate complex cases and advise on appropriate escalation.
* Raise and manage in‑house money claims using MCOL or through the CNBC.
* Complete court applications to enforce County Court Judgments, including charging orders, oral examinations and High Court enforcement.
* Prepare winding‑up petitions and statutory demands.
* Manage defended cases and prepare directions questionnaires, witness statements and other evidence required for hearings and trials.
* Occasionally attend court to swear affidavits.
We look for people who are smart, humble, motivated and who are always looking to improve.
Ideal Qualifications
* At least 1 year of debt recovery or legal support experience in the commercial/business sector.
* Proven experience raising and managing money claims.
* Experience in business and personal insolvency issues would be hugely beneficial.
* Empathy, forbearance and professionalism.
* Strong communication skills, confidence and diligence.
* Conscientious and thorough, with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to deal with a variety of challenges, innovate and think on your feet.
Work‑life Balance
We offer flexible working; this is a hybrid role with the option to work from home and office days twice a week.
We want everyone to feel welcome and confidently be themselves; inclusivity and diversity are core values.
Benefits
* Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt.
* Events and clubs – bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football.
* Two company retreats a year to France, Italy, Spain and elsewhere.
* Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices.
* Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership.
* 25 days’ holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.
* Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill.
* Share options.
* Generous maternity and paternity leave.
* Nursery tax benefit scheme.
* Paid volunteering day.
* Extra leave for travel or study.
* One‑month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Electric car scheme.
* L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget.
* Company‑wide talks with internal and external speakers.
* Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.
Compensation
£28K – £37K
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
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