Paralegal- Debt Recovery

THE ROLE & TEAM Our Litigation team helps clients resolve legal disputes when it matters most. Working across our Liverpool, Lancashire, Manchester and Leeds offices, the team advises individuals, families, owner-managed businesses, SMEs and household-name organisations on a wide range of contentious matters. Areas of expertise include commercial disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence, director and shareholder disputes, insolvency litigation, contentious probate, clinical negligence and sports-related disputes. We are looking for a Paralegal to join our growing Litigation team, with a particular focus on supporting our market-leading debt recovery practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop specialist experience in debt recovery while gaining exposure to wider commercial litigation matters. You will support the efficient recovery of commercial debts for clients across a variety of sectors, helping to progress matters from initial instruction through to resolution. Working closely with experienced lawyers and colleagues across the debt recovery function, you will play a key role in delivering a responsive and commercially focused service. The position offers hands-on experience from day one, with responsibility for progressing matters, liaising directly with clients and supporting the ongoing development of an efficient and effective recovery process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting fee earners on a range of debt recovery and commercial litigation matters Assisting with pre-action debt recovery processes, including letters before action and statutory demands Preparing court documents, claim forms and other legal documentation Progressing debt recovery matters through the litigation process under supervision Liaising with clients, courts, agents and other third parties Supporting the management and administration of a high-volume debt recovery caseload Maintaining and updating case management systems to ensure accurate documentation and tracking of matters Monitoring key deadlines and helping to ensure matters progress efficiently Assisting with reporting and client updates Undertaking legal and factual research where required Providing general legal and administrative support to the wider Litigation team ABOUT YOU We're looking for someone who is eager to develop their legal career and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ideally, you'll have: Previous paralegal, legal assistant or litigation support experience A law degree, LPC, SQE, CILEX qualification or equivalent legal background Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong communication skills, both written and verbal A proactive and positive approach to work A genuine interest in commercial litigation, dispute resolution and insolvency matters Above all, we're looking for someone with the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We can teach the technical aspects of the role; what's most important is your desire to develop and contribute to the team. Agencies: We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift. BENEFITS Competitive Salary Flexible approach to working hours Bupa/ Medicash Discretionary bonus opportunities Pension scheme Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service) Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year 2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement) Additional discretionary annual leave days Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave Career Development Opportunities Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support) ABOUT US Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable. With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales. We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.