Debt Recovery Paralegal - Small Claims Defences

If you have experience of debt recovery/small claims defence matters and are interested in progressing your career to deal with more wide-ranging litigation work, we have an excellent opportunity for you, with a leading, successful, forward thinking law firm. Coventry City Centre Salary up to £30,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications About the firm: Our client is a highly successful Lexcel and CQS accredited law firm who also are listed on the Legal 500. Having almost doubled their workforce in the last 12 months, they are continuing to grow and thrive, so there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join if you’re looking for job security and career development. This a very modern, forward thinking firm who offer a high degree of support in the workplace, and a paperless working environment. Social events and friendships are hugely important to the team as well. They host quarterly social events to ensure their culture is one of fun and enjoyment, alongside hard work and achievement. To cater for everyone’s needs, their events range from quizzes to karaoke and sports events as they aim to promote an inclusive social dynamic. To encourage people from different departments to get to know one another in a more social setting, they also provide a free lunch for all staff bi-monthly, over an extended lunch break. And every year all staff are invited to a Christmas party night out, fully paid for by the firm with food, entertainment and hotel accommodation all provided. A great night out as a big “thank you” for everyone’s hard work throughout the year. What You’ll be doing: The role will involve: * Running a caseload of defended debt recovery matters - predominantly goods/services claims up to c£10k value from start to finish * Managing claims via a debt claims portal * Dealing with small claims defences after LBA's have been issued * Preparing witness statements / bundles for court * Preparing consent orders * Taking calls from clients * Taking instructions from clients * Assisting senior solicitors * Use of market leading, cutting-edge software/technology Who we're looking for: Suitable candidates are likely to have: * Previous debt recovery experience in small claims defence matters * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Experience of using legal case management systems * Degree level education * LPC/LLM or equivalent (desirable) * A desire to qualify as a solicitor in the longer term and specialise in litigation work This is a full-time permanent job, working 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. The role will be fully office-based. Hybrid working will be available once fully qualified. The firm provide: * A modern working environment with paperless systems * Double screens for all employees, to assist with comparing and drafting documentation * A social committee that is tasked with organising quarterly social happenings to ensure their culture is one of fun and enjoyment, alongside hard work and achievement. * A bi-monthly free lunch over an extended lunch break * Christmas party with food, drinks, entertainment and accommodation provided every year for all staff * Paid annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays * Additional paid leave over the Christmas shut down period (2-4 days) * Your birthday off * Parking permit provided for city centre parking * Training contracts considered in the longer term for eligible employees, following assessment of competency Note: Salary stated above is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience and qualifications. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge Know anyone else who might be interested? We have two vacancies, so if you know anyone else who might be interested please put them in touch with us as we offer generous bonus payments for successful referrals. Please see our website for details. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details