Teqniq is searching for Litigation Officer to work in the public sector.
35 hours per week.
3 month contract.
09:00-17:00

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The post holder will take responsibility for day-to-day handling of the income recovery process, including court action, for service charge debt. They will work as part of a team of Litigation Officers assisted by a specialist Surveyor. Taking instruction from the Council’s collections team, they will have responsibility for communicating with homeowners and the Courts for cases in their portfolio, that evidence and documentation is accurate and complete, and that the set timescales of the process are met. They will ensure that any queries raised as part of the process are fully answered. The post holder will ensure that the litigation process is conducted in accordance with the highest standards and will have responsibility for ensuring that the council’s financial interests and reputation are protected. The post holder will be required to have an excellent knowledge of both statutory and relevant case law on service charges and will be required to represent the council in court and at the First Tier Tribunal when required. In addition, the post holder should ensure that the Council’s core values, expectations and service standards are promoted and upheld.
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