Complex Litigation Paralegal

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Lowell, is currently hiring on a vacant job post of Complex Litigation Paralegal based in Leeds England United Kingdom. Please read the job detail carefully before applying.

Job Title: Complex Litigation Paralegal
Company Name: Lowell
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Leeds England United Kingdom
Salary:
Job Link Expiry: 2022-12-14
Posted on: jobsintelecom.net

Job Detail

Summary

Location: We’re based in Leeds, but we work flexibly.

Overdales is an industry-leading law firm and one of the largest providers of specialist debt Litigation services in the UK. We strive to provide the most efficient and cost-effective litigation capability in the industry. We provide our services to a variety of corporate clients operating in the financial services, utilities, telecommunications, and other sectors across the U.K.

We are a proud member of the Lowell Group of companies, one of the largest Credit Management organisations in Europe, whose ethical and principled approach to the treatment of customers also makes us one of the most trusted and respected.

Overdales provides a friendly, inclusive, and collaborative working environment with a smart casual dress code and modern offices.

So that’s us, now let’s talk about your role…

Job Description

As a Paralegal you’ll be handing, under supervision, defended litigation or complex matters within a consumer small claims environment. This means that you’ll be knowledgeable of legal issues around consumer credit and collections.

• Ensure that all internal and external deadlines are managed and achieved, including court hearings and filing dates, so you’ll work very well to deadlines and be strong with prioritization
• Making recommendations concerning commercial and legal decisions about a case will also be an important part of your role
• Drafting legal documents, agreements, legal letters, and other correspondence
• Actively contribute to our culture of ‘doing the right thing
• Remain compliant within the SRA regulations and industry best practice
• Demonstrate that the client is at the heart of the business through their behaviors and mind-set.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Sound technical knowledge of legal issues around consumer credit and collection
• Ability to identify and achieve creative solutions to problems and disputes
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Motivated and able to pro-actively manage cases on own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet the deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across all functions
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft package
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of SRA codes of conduct
• Understanding of FCA rules
• Consumer litigation environment, internal legal collections department, complaints or solicitors practice would be advantageous
• GCSE Grade C Mathematics and English, equivalent, or qualified by experience
• Studying towards/achieved – Law degree, ILEX, LPC, BPTC – desirable.

How we say thank you?

An exciting career is much more than just a salary. We also understand that everyone, regardless of culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, can contribute to our goal to make credit work better for all. Our strength is in our people. So, at Lowell we have a range of benefits that include:

• A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.
• Life assurance, Private Medical Assurance & Group income protection.
• 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.
• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including flexible working, family leave and recognition awards.
• Wellbeing support, including THRIVE sessions, trained support officers, and regular webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.

At Lowell this doesn’t end there, #WeSeeYou when you’re performing your best, or living our values. So, we want to ensure that once you get here, you’ll still be going places.

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