Paralegal

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.

We are recruiting for a paralegal to join our Commercial Recoveries team based in Whiteley. Whether you are looking for your first legal role, considering a career change or are already an experienced paralegal, then this could be the role for you:

You will be trained to run and oversee a caseload of debt recovery matters, from sending an initial letter, through to issuing Claims and beyond. You will also be trained in processing Bankruptcy and Winding up Petition cases. Whatever your experience level, training and support will be provided.

• Managing a case load of debt recovery matters subject to client SLAs and KPIs;
• Setting up new cases and sending Letters Before Claim;
• Issuing Claims, obtaining Judgments, and Enforcement processes;
• Preparing and issuing Statutory Demands, Bankruptcy and Winding Up Petitions;
• Liaising with and providing best advice to clients on a regular basis;

• 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);
• Usual working hours M – F 9-5.30.

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.