Solicitor, Debt Recovery

Liverpool City Region Source: WhatJobs

£40,000+ DOE

Solicitor, Debt Recovery, Liverpool

Liverpool | £40,000+ DOE + Bonus | Permanent | Flexible Working

An established and highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint a Solicitor to join its Enforcement Team in Liverpool.

The firm specialises in housing litigation and has a strong reputation for representing tenants in claims against landlords. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing team, with a supportive environment and good opportunities for development.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of debt recovery and enforcement matters, with a particular focus on recovering damages, legal costs, disbursements and other sums following settlement, judgment or breach of agreement.

The role would suit a Solicitor with experience in civil litigation, debt recovery, costs recovery or enforcement, particularly those who have experience of issuing Part 8 proceedings and Court applications within a volume practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing a caseload of debt recovery and enforcement matters
Reviewing settlement agreements, judgments, Court Orders and costs schedules
Pursuing unpaid damages, costs and disbursements
Preparing and sending letters before action and formal demands
Issuing Part 8 proceedings and making enforcement applications
Preparing N260 schedules
Negotiating recovery of legal fees and expenses
Monitoring payment deadlines and taking appropriate enforcement action
Liaising with clients, defendants, courts, enforcement agents and other third parties
Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within deadlines

About You

A current practising certificate and the right to practise in England & Wales
Experience in debt recovery, civil litigation, costs recovery and/or enforcement
Good knowledge of County Court procedures and civil litigation
Experience pursuing unpaid judgments, damages and costs
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
A commercial and pragmatic approach to recovery
Experience of Proclaim would be advantageous, but is not essential