Litigation and Recoveries team, Bournemouth, Full time, Competitive Package
Our Litigation & Recoveries Team is recognised by clients as providing expert, forward-thinking and concise legal advice.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to join our busy and fast-growing team in Bournemouth, where the successful candidate will work with our multi-sector client base, in the recovery of outstanding B2B debts.
?In this role, you will work within a dedicated team, running your own caseload of claimant litigation matters.?You will be responsible for managing cases from inception through to file closure dealing with all legal elements, from issuing letters before claim, through to enforcement of judgments. Using a sophisticated case management system to progress the claims, you will draft legal documents and negotiate settlements. The role will require regular contact with clients, with whom you will develop strong relationships with, and you must therefore be confident and have excellent communication skills.
Skills required:?
- Previous experience in litigation is essential, preferably in the commercial sector.
- You will ideally have experience of working in a high-volume environment, possessing the ability to manage your time effectively and prioritise according to conflicting deadlines, and you must be able to work under pressure.
- Excellent communicator, both in writing and verbally call handling plays a vital part in the role.
- You will need to be flexible in your approach, display a high level of attention to detail and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- You should also possess the confidence to recognise and communicate areas for potential improvement in order to streamline working practices/processes.
Benefits:
- ?We offer a competitive package, including holiday of up to 25 days plus bank holidays, additional day off at Christmas and birthday.
- Competitive pension scheme and option to join private healthcare.
- Training and development programme, potential to develop role.
- Access to Perkbox (an online discounts platform) and lotsmore.
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment, enthusiasm and passion to do the very best for our clients, and you should have a genuine interest in developing a career in this sector.
If successful, you will need to complete an adverse financial and DBS check.
Lester Aldridge is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.