Solicitor

Debt Recovery Plus Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading debt recovery firm in Sheffield is seeking a dynamic Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. The role involves managing defended caseloads, reviewing complex debts, and liaising with clients to propose recovery strategies. Candidates should possess a law degree and experience in debt collection. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £45,000 plus bonuses. Additional perks include a supportive work environment, professional training, and opportunities for hybrid working after six months.

Benefits

Welcoming work environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday holiday allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Company Life Assurance Plan

Onsite Parking

Daily refreshments including fruit offering

Qualifications

• A law degree or equivalent legal qualifications.
• Previous practical experience in debt collection.
• Confidence in communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defended caseload via a case management system.
• Review complex pre-legal debts for legal actions.
• Draft pleadings and witness statements for court.
• Advise clients on legal matters and recovery strategies.
• Work with courts and enforcement agencies to maintain standards.
• Commit to continuous learning and training.

Skills

Debt collection experience

Problem solving skills

Clear communication

Good IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualifications

Job description

About the Company and Team

As part of our growth plans, Credit Style are looking to strengthen our small friendly and supportive litigation team based in offices just north of Sheffield City Centre with the appointment of a dynamic litigation Solicitor and/or Chartered Legal Executive. We are part of the Bristow & Sutor Group – employing over 500 people, in debt recovery, throughout the UK.

Job Details

Basic salary is from £28,000 up to £45,000 (depending on experience) + monthly bonus potential of up to £300.

This a full-time permanent role working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, based in our Sheffield offices (S3 postcode area).

What you’ll do

• Personal Management of a Defended caseload via a case management system
• Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for and proceeding with legal actions
• Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track, intermediate track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles
• Advise and liaise with clients on legal matters, offering prospects for successful recovery, making recommendations on strategy and assisting with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment on a case-by-case basis. Attention to detail is imperative, along with an ability to analyse multiple facts.
• Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
• Work streams can include but are not limited to breach of contract; Insolvency Action - Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions; Return of Goods Claims. Such other duties as may be required,
• Commitment to continuous learning, and may include giving training, and being involved in providing feedback on service quality, if it is of interest to you.
• We are always looking to take on new work streams, so niche work experience is also welcome and encouraged.

Requirements

• A law degree (or equivalent legal qualifications) and have previous practical experience of debt collection, and be either a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Previous experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred
• Good IT skills – able to adapt and use new systems.
• Problem solving skills - able to look for solutions and agree these with customers.
• Be an interactive team member, enthusiastic, with a willingness to support colleagues and recognise when to accept help
• Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls.
• Clear communication capabilities – both written and verbal.
• The ability to work to targets – earning more based on success.
• To thrive on working to tight deadlines
• Confidence to deal with a variety of people at different levels in different situations.
• An ability to give and accept feedback in a professional manner as expected in a law firm.
• Service quality is key to our business and we expect all employees to strive to achieve excellence whilst accepting short fallings can occur, which are dealt with in an open and supportive manner.

Other information

• Welcoming work environment Colleague Perks scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday holiday allowance
• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Company Life Assurance Plan
• After 6 months the opportunity of working Hybrid will be considered
• Onsite Parking
• Daily Hot & Cold Refreshments including Fruit Offering