A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work. |
Shoosmiths are looking for candidates from all walks of life to begin their legal career in the Commercial Debt Recoveries world. Whether you are fresh out of school / college and looking for your first role, considering a career change or have always wanted to work in law, but didn’t know where to start, then this could be the role for you:
We are looking for candidates who will be trained to run and oversee a caseload of debt recovery matters, from sending an initial letter, through to issuing Claims and beyond. All training will be provided. |
Desirable skills:
- IT literate with experience of using Word, Excel and the internet;
- Good written, numeracy and oral communication skills;
- A fast learner and a hard worker;
- Good telephone manner;
- Experience in customer service environment, or any relevant equivalent experience would be desirable;
- Willingness to learn new skills;
- Confident and professional.
What do you get in return:
- Full training in legal debt recovery, pre legal collections, telephony training as well as being trained in general office administration (if needed);
- Modern office environment in a picturesque setting;
- On-site parking;
- Easy motorway access and public transport links;
- Usual working hours M – F 9-5.30.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. These checks will include employment references covering the last 5 years, proof of ID, proof of address covering the last 5 years, Personnel Vetting credit search (which will only highlight insolvency or County Court Judgments - should any adverse data show on the Personnel Vetting search then any offer of employment made will be withdrawn).Terrorism Check (against data supplied by the Bank of England) and a DBS check previously known as a Criminal Records check.
Equal opportunities
Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. |
Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. |