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Base pay range
Role Overview:
Join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution departments Debt Recovery team in Oxford as a Debt Recovery Paralegal. The role requires managing your own caseload, assisting with complex matters, and driving case strategies. Ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual looking to make an impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing debt recovery cases, issuing and serving claim forms, and handling litigation where necessary.
* Collaborating with internal teams, including finance and client relationship partners, to progress cases efficiently.
* Managing the recovery of unpaid fees in a professional and results-driven manner.
* Engaging with clients, prospective clients, and third parties via email and phone.
* Drafting legal documents and correspondence related to debt recovery.
* Explaining payment plan options to clients and negotiating settlement terms.
* Identifying vulnerable clients and escalating cases to appropriate support teams.
* Referring non-compliant clients to insolvency teams when necessary.
* Contributing to efficiency improvements and document automation to enhance client service.
* Assisting with selected client debt recovery cases as needed.
Person Specification:
* Degree or CILEX qualification (desirable).
* Experience handling County Court litigation and debt recovery.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
* A proactive, problem-solving approach to casework.
* Strong client service focus with commercial awareness.
* Ability to work both independently and within a team.
* Interest in defamation, privacy, and data protection law (desirable).
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a thriving and prestigious team.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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