Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive

Sheffield

Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week)

From £28,000 to £45,000 DOE (Monthly bonus potential of up to £300)

The Role

My client works with some of the largest retail, banking and commercial businesses around the UK to help recover overdue debts and arrange payment solutions, helping people clear their debts. They are currently looking  to appoint a Solicitor/ or Chartered Legal Executive  to join their team.

Main Responsibilities

• Personal Management of a Defended caseload via a case management system
• Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for legal action
• Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles.
• Advise and liaise with clients on legal matters, prospects for successful recovery and assist with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment
• Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
• Insolvency Action - Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions
• Return of Goods Claims
• Such other duties as may be required

The Candidate

To be successful in the role you will need to be able to demonstrate:

• A law degree (or equivalent legal qualifications) and have previous practical experience of legal collection, and be either a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Previous experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred
• Good IT skills – able to adapt and use new systems.
• Problem solving skills - able to look for solutions and agree these with customers.
• Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls.
• Clear communication capabilities – both written and verbal.
• The ability to work to targets – earning more based on success.
• Confidence to deal with a variety of people in different situations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Company Life Assurance Plan.
• After 6 months the opportunity of working Hybrid will be considered.
• Onsite Parking.
• Daily Hot & Cold Refreshments including Fruit Offering.

Please contact Miraj.hussen@winsearch.uk at Winsearch UK for further information

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Manh