Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Reigate Surrey
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Executive to manage defended Small Claims matters within a busy UK B2B debt collection agency.
Responsibilities
* Managing defended Small Claims Track cases from defence through to conclusion
* Reviewing pleadings and court documents
* Liaising with clients, partnered solicitors , and external agents
* Handling directions, deadlines, and case progression
* Supporting enforcement action post-judgment (e.g. warrants, attachments, charging orders)
* Maintaining accurate case management system records
* Managing invoices and statement of accounts for clients and debtors
* Reporting into Head of Collections
* Supporting the Collections team when necessary
* Drafting Statutory Demands for directors approval
* Managing enforcement actions with partnered Solicitors
Essential Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant/Executive
* Hands-on experience managing Small Claims defences
* Strong knowledge of CPR, court procedures, and litigation deadlines
* Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and written communication skills
* Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently
* Good legal process understanding
Desirable:
* Experience with Fast Track defences
* Practical experience of enforcement actions
* Background in debt recovery or volume litigation environments
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Opportunity to work in a fast-paced growing debt collection company with aggressive expansion plans
* Career progression within a fast growing debt recovering agency with opportunity to grow your own team
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person