Overview
Junior Paralegal - Debt Recovery at Judge & Priestley Solicitors LLP. Location: Bromley. Department: Credit Solutions.
Responsibilities
* Support the Claims & Enforcement Team to deliver a first-class debt recovery service by issuing and managing legal proceedings to recover debts owed to client companies.
* Engage with customers/debtors via telephone, correspondence and email to negotiate settlements and payment arrangements, assess affordability and vulnerabilities.
* Work with colleagues to achieve team targets and contribute to career progression within a diverse and supportive firm.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
* Previous experience of using case management systems
* Previous experience of working in a debt recovery role within Finance, Utilities or Local Authority (desirable)
* An understanding and knowledge of legal and court processes and procedures relating to debt recovery
* Familiar with Lexcel and Data Protection Act compliance requirements (desirable)
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE standard grade A-C in Mathematics and English (or equivalent)
* ILEX Legal Executive Diploma Level 3 or above (desirable)
* Qualifying Law Degree and Legal Practice Course (desirable)
Benefits
* Profit Share Scheme
* Volunteer Sabbatical
* Long Service Awards
* Wellbeing - Worklife Central
* Medicash
* Pension
* Generous & Flexible Annual leave
* Birthday off
* Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
* Death in Service Insurance
* Legal Fees
* Recruitment Incentive
* Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries
* Law Practice
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