Overview
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The role is within the Commercial Recoveries/Asset Finance teams in the Advisory Services Division. The team provides a full range of debt recovery, insolvency, commercial litigation and Motor finance services and litigates in the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts in Scotland. The structure allows delivery of debt recovery and litigation options while enabling handling of complex and technical issues.
The firm
Shoosmiths is a law firm known for excellent service, incisive thinking and a focus on what matters. With offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses. The firm emphasises authentic collaboration, strong values and an Investors in People Platinum Standard accreditation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible range of rewards to recognise staff commitment.
To learn about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package.
This is a varied role with opportunities to gain experience across a range of cases while working with senior fee earners. It is suited to someone keen to learn and to build on their knowledge of debt recovery in Scotland. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with office and home working at the Firm’s discretion. Full training on debt recovery cases and commercial strategies will be provided.
Main Responsibilities
* Pursuing debtors across a broad range of Commercial/Asset Finance debts including consumer, factoring, salary overpayments, and motor finance
* Processing cases in respect of debt recovery actions from issuing initial demand letters and corresponding with clients and debtors
* Raising court actions within sheriff courts ensuring that timescales are maintained
* Providing clients with telephone and written support within the clients’ service agreement
* Liaising internally with finance/operations teams and other departments
* Preparing court instructions prior to instructing local agents/solicitors to appear at court
* General admin duties
* Diary Management
* Monitoring payment arrangements
* Provide support to the Paralegals/Senior Paralegals and Solicitors
* Manage inbound and outbound calls to ensure the best outcome for our client
* Taking personal responsibility for compliance with all relevant client and internal Service Level Agreements
Skills And Qualifications
* Good written, numeracy and oral communication skills
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* IT literate including knowledge of Word, Excel and the internet
* Ability to prioritise, be organised and efficient
* Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance
* Able to integrate within a team and able to work on your own initiative
* Be pro-active and self-motivated with a positive approach
* Previous experience in an office environment is beneficial although not essential as full training will be provided
Equal opportunities
Our approach to our people is underpinned by diversity, inclusion and well-being. We aim to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and fosters a strong sense of community.
Everyone who applies or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
For further information on the role please contact Nina Marshall at nina.marshall@shoosmiths.com.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
* Law Practice and Legal Services
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