Debt Recovery Paralegal

This range is provided by Oculus Legal Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Role Overview:

Join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution department's Debt Recovery team in Oxford as a Debt Recovery Paralegal. The role requires managing your own caseload, assisting with complex matters, and driving case strategies. Ideal for an ambitious, hard-working individual looking to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing debt recovery cases, issuing and serving claim forms, and handling litigation where necessary.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including finance and client relationship partners, to progress cases efficiently.
• Managing the recovery of unpaid fees in a professional and results-driven manner.
• Engaging with clients, prospective clients, and third parties via email and phone.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence related to debt recovery.
• Explaining payment plan options to clients and negotiating settlement terms.
• Identifying vulnerable clients and escalating cases to appropriate support teams.
• Referring non-compliant clients to insolvency teams when necessary.
• Contributing to efficiency improvements and document automation to enhance client service.
• Assisting with selected client debt recovery cases as needed.

Person Specification:

• Degree or CILEX qualification (desirable).
• Experience handling County Court litigation and debt recovery.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach to casework.
• Strong client service focus with commercial awareness.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Interest in defamation, privacy, and data protection law (desirable).

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a thriving and prestigious team.

Not Applicable

Full-time

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