Overview

As a Senior Paralegal you will play a vital role within our Recoveries department by assisting in the management and progression of possession claims through the County Court. You will ensure that clients, represented by Flint Bishop, receive pro-active, consistent, and efficient levels of service.Role details

Department:

Debt RecoveryLocation:

LeedsThe role is full time, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week at our office in Leeds. Reporting to the Litigation Team Manager and overall reporting to the Director of Operations, Collections and Recoveries.Responsibilities

Assist with the production of monthly MI and submission of other client reports.Assist with work quality checking and end to end case reviews.Deputise in the absence of the Litigation Team Manager.Assist with operational and business projects.Provide guidance, feedback and training to Trainees where required, passing queries you are unsure of to your team manager for guidance.Handling own caseload of files from initial instruction through to obtaining possession or instructions from our client to close our file.Working to service standards agreed with our lender clientsUpdating client systems to reflect the activities we have performedAssisting with client reporting and management informationDeal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications.Identify areas that may benefit from improvement and communicate them to your team manager.Undertake elements of fee earning work under supervision

Creation of matters on our case management system;Obtaining documents from the Land Registry and other sources, and checking that it is appropriate to commence possession proceedings;Issuing possession proceedings both via PCOL and manually;Preparation of electronic bundles, witness statements and agents instructions for possession hearings;Processing agents reports and court orders;Enforcing possession orders and liaising with third party agents to attend evictions;Confirming that possession of properties has been obtained to clients and other parties;Dealing with applications: to suspend warrants for possession; leave to enforce possession orders; leave to re-instate adjourned possession claims; and other miscellaneous applications as required;Identifying cases that have or are likely to become ''non-standard'' and making your Team Manager aware of these;Dealing with incoming telephone calls and correspondence from borrowers and their representatives, and seeking to rehabilitate and avoid possession wherever possible;Making outbound telephone calls to borrowers, clients and other parties;Following call models prescribed by our lender clients or the DepartmentEnsuring that we comply with regulatory (FCA MCOB) and legislative (CPR) requirements at all timesSkills, Knowledge And Expertise

Demonstrate focus and commitment to work duties.Preferably have experience working as a Paralegal and handling a caseload autonomously.Display a professional and assertive approach.Have excellent organisational skills.Be self-motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and commitment.Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Able to operate flexibly and as part of a team.Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.Benefits

Competitive salaryBonus potentialCareer development opportunities25 days holiday plus bank holidaysOptions to buy and sell 1 week’s holiday1 week’s holiday carry overExtra day off for your birthdayStaff card discount scheme for local shopsSocial days and evenings on the firmStaff discounts on legal servicesSeniority level

Not ApplicableEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

LegalIndustries

Legal Services

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