Job Title: Legal Executive
The successful candidate will work as part of the Litigation Team, responsible for debt recovery proceedings.
This role involves drafting court documents, serving proceedings, and liaising with clients and court services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Drafting Proceedings:
* Serving of Proceedings;
* Drafting Statutory Declarations and Affidavits of Service:
* Instructing summons servers and tracing agents;
* Drafting Motions:
* Taking instructions from clients;
* Supporting Solicitors:
* Briefing counsel;
* Preparing Briefs:
* Dealing with incoming correspondence from agents, solicitors, and defendants;
* Liaising with clients over court outcome and next steps;
* Drafting Letters:
* Contributing to departmental monthly target;
* Liaising with court services;
* Dealing with incoming telephone calls from agents, solicitors, and defendants;
* Managing Workload:
* Managing a high volume, fast moving workload;
Requirements:
* Relevant Experience:
* Previous Repossession Experience an advantage;
* Previous experience in debt recovery also an advantage;
* Prioritisation Skills:
* Pro-active thinker and problem solver;
* Communication Style:
* Calm, professional and approachable manner;
* Excellent communicator;
* Team Player:
* Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a strong Team player;
* Strong communication skills and a good phone manner;
Skills:
* Attention to Detail:
* Attention to detail;
* Effective Communication:
* Communication skills;
* Problem Solving:
* Problem solver;
* Collaboration:
* Teamwork;
* Telphone Skills:
* Telephone Skills;