Description
Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP
Our Values
Expert
- We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.
Professional
- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.
Friendly
- Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.
Role
Are you a debt recovery expert with knowledge of legal and court processes and procedures? Are you a highly effective communicator able to keep calm in pressurised situations? Then this could be the role for you!
We have a mature hybrid working model here at J&P, with a focus on a healthy work/life balance. Our highly respected Credit Solutions Department is looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and driven individual to join. The team is ranked in the Top Tier of the Legal 500 and deals with a wide range of commercial and consumer debt recovery matters, including complex commercial disputes and insolvency issues. The Claims and Enforcement Team are tasked with seeking the recovery of a broad range of debts for commercial and public sector clients. The team carries out Collections, Pre-Litigation, Litigation and Enforcement activity. In the current climate, it is critical that we engage with Debtors in order to resolve objections for payment and secure recovery of the debt owed as quickly as possible. That engagement may come at any time during our recovery cycle.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for issuing and managing legal proceedings in order to recover debts owed to client companies. You will use your excellent communication skills to engage with customers/debtors via telephone, correspondence and email in order to negotiate settlements and payment arrangements, assess affordability and vulnerabilities. You will also use your strong organisation skills to ensure the timely filing of relevant papers to the court service, instruct and brief Counsel prior to hearings and ensure timely service of judgments on the Defendant(s).
You will ensure enforcement of the judgment, including instruction of and liaison with the High Court Enforcement Officers/County Court Enforcement Officers where applicable. You will also provide Clients with effective advice about the methods of enforcement they should take to maximise recoveries in a cost-effective manner. This is a great opportunity to work in a great targeted team environment delivering a first-class debt recovery service!
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will have previous experience of using case management systems. You may have previous experience of working in a debt recovery role within Finance, Utilities or Local Authority. You must have an understanding and knowledge of legal and court processes and procedures relating to debt recovery. You may be familiar with Lexcel and Data Protection Act compliance requirements. Qualifications
Educated to GCSE standard grade A-C in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). ILEX Legal Executive Diploma Level 3 or above (desirable). Qualifying Law Degree and Legal Practice Course (desirable). Benefits
Profit Share Scheme
We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm. This non-contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.
Private Healthcare
You’ll have access to private medical insurance.
Medicash
You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.
Pension
All employees are entitled to join our auto-enrolment pension scheme. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.
Generous & Flexible Annual Leave
We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day’s holiday after every completed year of service to a total maximum of 30 days. You are also able to carry over up to 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.
Long Service Awards
We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.
Birthday Off
If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
We include family-friendly policies when after two years’ service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Death in Service Insurance
All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.
Volunteer Sabbatical
We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
Legal Fees
After one year’s service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
Recruitment Incentive
We offer up to £2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.
Season Ticket Loan
After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest-free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.
About Judge & Priestley LLP
We are a leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley. Established since 1889, we’ve come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.
At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise. We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them. Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP
Our Values
Expert
- We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.
Professional
- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.
Friendly
- Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.
Role
Are you a debt recovery expert with knowledge of legal and court processes and procedures? Are you a highly effective communicator able to keep calm in pressurised situations? Then this could be the role for you!
We have a mature hybrid working model here at J&P, with a focus on a healthy work/life balance. Our highly respected Credit Solutions Department is looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and driven individual to join. The team is ranked in the Top Tier of the Legal 500 and deals with a wide range of commercial and consumer debt recovery matters, including complex commercial disputes and insolvency issues. The Claims and Enforcement Team are tasked with seeking the recovery of a broad range of debts for commercial and public sector clients. The team carries out Collections, Pre-Litigation, Litigation and Enforcement activity. In the current climate, it is critical that we engage with Debtors in order to resolve objections for payment and secure recovery of the debt owed as quickly as possible. That engagement may come at any time during our recovery cycle.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for issuing and managing legal proceedings in order to recover debts owed to client companies. You will use your excellent communication skills to engage with customers/debtors via telephone, correspondence and email in order to negotiate settlements and payment arrangements, assess affordability and vulnerabilities. You will also use your strong organisation skills to ensure the timely filing of relevant papers to the court service, instruct and brief Counsel prior to hearings and ensure timely service of judgments on the Defendant(s).
You will ensure enforcement of the judgment, including instruction of and liaison with the High Court Enforcement Officers/County Court Enforcement Officers where applicable. You will also provide Clients with effective advice about the methods of enforcement they should take to maximise recoveries in a cost-effective manner. This is a great opportunity to work in a great targeted team environment delivering a first-class debt recovery service!
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will have previous experience of using case management systems. You may have previous experience of working in a debt recovery role within Finance, Utilities or Local Authority. You must have an understanding and knowledge of legal and court processes and procedures relating to debt recovery. You may be familiar with Lexcel and Data Protection Act compliance requirements. Qualifications
Educated to GCSE standard grade A-C in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). ILEX Legal Executive Diploma Level 3 or above (desirable). Qualifying Law Degree and Legal Practice Course (desirable). Benefits
Profit Share Scheme
We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm. This non-contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.
Private Healthcare
You’ll have access to private medical insurance.
Medicash
You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.
Pension
All employees are entitled to join our auto-enrolment pension scheme. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.
Generous & Flexible Annual Leave
We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day’s holiday after every completed year of service to a total maximum of 30 days. You are also able to carry over up to 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.
Long Service Awards
We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.
Birthday Off
If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
We include family-friendly policies when after two years’ service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Death in Service Insurance
All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.
Volunteer Sabbatical
We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
Legal Fees
After one year’s service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
Recruitment Incentive
We offer up to £2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.
Season Ticket Loan
After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest-free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.
About Judge & Priestley LLP
We are a leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley. Established since 1889, we’ve come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.
At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise. We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them. Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
