Litigation Legal Assistant - Small Claims
Our Debt and Asset Recovery team have an exciting opportunity for you to join as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
What you will be doing:
* In this role we will train you up to manage your own caseload. It’s varied and busy and there is good opportunity to get involved in client liaison.
* Experience of handling defended small claims is essential.
* Day to day dealings with collections.
* Day to day communication with clients via telephone.
What you will need:
* a minimum of 6 months’ administration experience, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment
* competency with IT systems to include Microsoft Word and Excel
* experience gained in the area of debt or asset recovery will be advantageous
* previous experience of running your own caseload and / or using a case management system is ideal, but not essential
* the ability to work well in a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues and others
* good communication skills with the confidence to liaise openly and clearly with colleagues and clients
* the ability to produce a high standard of work, sometimes under pressure, whilst maintaining accuracy and good attention to detail
* to be able to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and confidence in your own ability
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information
* Hybrid working (3 days per week minimum) with the option of working from Stratford-upon-Avon offices
* A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and a bonus day off for your birthday
* A culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work
* Part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team with the support of friendly, approachable partners who encourage and support your career development
Additional information
* We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We’re flexible and value what you do, not where you do it.
* We have hubs across the UK including Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells.
* Please be aware that for some vacancies we may close the application early if we receive high numbers of applications.
* Employment is subject to checks carried out after an offer is accepted. Details of checks can be found here.
Equal opportunities
Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Everyone who applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
About Corclaim
Welcome to Corclaim, where we specialise in mitigating financial and reputational risks for businesses through scalable solutions tailored to market demands. Our consultative and proactive approach builds trust with clients and prospects, ensuring we protect brands while enhancing their reputations. We offer services including uninsured loss recovery, debt and asset recovery, and legal costs services across the UK. Join us to grow your career in a collaborative environment where your skills are valued.
About Ampa
As part of Ampa, we are part of a large multi-brand group with a shared purpose and values that foster a positive, inclusive and diverse work culture.
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