Litigation Paralegal – Commercial Recoveries (FTC 12 months)


This role is based within the Commercial Recoveries team at our Southampton office (fixed term contract of 12 months).  You will manage debt recovery and/or return of good cases.  Practical training will be given to you to assist you with your tasks which will include issuing Court proceedings, negotiating with Defendants, working on pre-litigation collections strategies and obtaining and enforcing County Court Judgments, the successful candidate will be a proactive member of a team with a can do attitude.

Skills / Experience Required

  • Legal background/previous experience within a law firm, although this does not have to be within debt recovery
  • Must be willing to undertake a credit check process
  • Good GCSEs and/or A Levels
  • IT literate – proven Microsoft Excel experience at intermediate level
  • Negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong team player with the ability to work on own initiative
  • Enthusiastic and positive attitude
  • Confident communicator with an excellent telephone manner
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Good understanding of client service internally and externally. Committed to rigour around treating all clients fairly

How to Apply

  • Please email [email protected] to apply with a copy of your CV and cover note to explain your interests in the role.  Please also confirm your salary expectations.
  • Interviews: The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified. We will notify you in advance if you are required to carry out a drafting exercise/skills test as part of the interview process.
  • If you have any questions, please email Rob Brown at [email protected] or telephone on 023 8085 7441.
  • Your personal data will be processed in line with our applicant privacy policy which explains how we treat your data.

Please note that we are currently only accepting CVs from direct applicants.