Posted: 18 June
The role
Debt Recovery Paralegal
Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary up to £34,000 per annum
Fantastic opportunity to join a specialist litigation team acting on behalf of lenders, finance companies, and institutional clients across a range of property-related and debt recovery disputes
We are recruiting for a Debt Recovery Paralegal to support solicitors handling County Court litigation, mortgage possession proceedings, and wider civil disputes. The successful candidate will be involved in managing claims through the litigation lifecycle, liaising with clients and Counsel, preparing court documentation, and ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules. This role offers excellent exposure to contentious property matters and lender work, making it ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in litigatio
n.
Key Responsibiliti
- es:Assisting with the progression of defended and undefended County Court claims from issue through to enforcem
- entSupporting solicitors on mortgage possession matters and related recovery proceedi
- ngsDrafting court documents, witness statements, correspondence, and applicati
- onsPreparing hearing bundles and trial documentation in accordance with court requireme
- ntsLiaising directly with lender clients, borrowers, Counsel, court staff, and third part
- iesMonitoring court directions, procedural deadlines, and compliance with the Civil Procedure Ru
- lesInstructing Counsel and assisting with the preparation of cases for heari
- ngsConducting legal research and reviewing case law where requi
- redUpdating case management systems and maintaining accurate file reco
- rdsAssisting fee earners with a varied caseload of property litigation, debt recovery, and enforcement matt
ers
What we're looking
- for:Knowledge of the Civil Procedure R
- ulesExperience handling County Court cl
- aimsExperience acting for lender, finance company, or institutional clients would be advantag
- eousLPC or SQE1 qualification would be advantageous but is not essen
tial
Desirable Experi
- ence:Mortgagee possession c
- laimsLandlord and tenant dis
- putesHigh Court and/or tribunal procee
dings
If you're interested in this role, hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd @Oculuslegalgro
up.com