REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years PQE preferred
• 5+ years in a Legal Executive or Paralegal capacity
• Ambitious, determined and trustworthy
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to meet all urgent deadlines while maintaining high standards
• Knowledge of issuing court proceedings, requesting judgements and winding up petitions
• Case management systems
  If you’re an experienced and motived debt recovery lawyer looking for a new opportunity, I want to hear from you! Please submit your CV or email Danny on D.Bentley@Puroassociates.com
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Debt Recovery: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SQS or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: DRL- BUR

• Engage with clients through meetings and interviews to provide expert guidance on the full debt recovery process, including initiating court proceedings, requesting judgments, and filing winding-up petitions.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of relevant documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and adherence to procedures.
• Prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence customized to meet each client’s unique requirements, in accordance with current legal standards and regulations.
• Represent and negotiate assertively on behalf of clients when necessary.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of cases to meet deadlines and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Leverage professional networks to generate new business opportunities, contributing to the firm’s growth.
• Monitor and achieve personal time recording and billing targets actively.
• Provide supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring to solicitors, legal executives, and paralegals, while delegating tasks to ensure the achievement of their professional development goals.
• Work diligently in accordance with professional standards, including those set out in the Office Manual, SRA principles, Lexel, CQS, and by the Legal Services Commission.
• Utilize available software tools to offer high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient services to clients whenever possible.
• Take ownership of personal development by proactively engaging in activities that ensure continuous learning, particularly staying updated on changes in relevant laws.
• Undertake additional duties that contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the department and firm, ensuring the effective operation of the business.