An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Executive to join a busy and fast-paced litigation team within a professional services environment. This position focuses primarily on debt recovery matters - both secured and unsecured- and supports a range of litigation processes from initial instruction through to enforcement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparing and drafting legal documentation across various court levels.
* Arranging service of proceedings and preparing supporting documents such as statutory declarations and affidavits of service.
* Coordinating with external partners, including summons servers, tracing agents, and local town agents.
* Drafting motions, letters, and other legal correspondence.
* Taking and managing client instructions, and updating clients on case progress, court outcomes, and next steps.
* Assisting in the preparation of briefs and briefing counsel when required.
* Managing correspondence from solicitors, agents, and defendants.
* Handling incoming telephone queries in a professional manner.
* Contributing to team objectives and monthly departmental targets.
Skills & Experience:
* Atleast one year experience as a legal executive is essential.
* Experience in repossession or debt recovery work is an advantage.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Calm, professional, and approachable manner.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a confident phone manner.
* Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop experience within a structured litigation setting while working closely with experienced legal professionals.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates