Paralegal - Debt Recovery - #1779265

Why join us?

DWF LLP is seeking to recruit a number of Paralegals to join the nationally recognised Financial Litigation & Debt Recovery team.

There will be flexibility for the right candidate to work either at the Glasgow or Edinburgh office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Progress and manage all aspects of undefended court actions, including Simple Procedure, Summary Cause, and Ordinary Cause, to achieve effective and satisfactory outcomes for a range of clients, such as motor finance, debt purchase, utility, and corporate clients.
• Raise court actions, minuting for decree with accuracy, and pursuing money judgments and Return of Goods Orders.
• Process tasks within the team’s joint workbox, ensuring court action, enforcement, and client correspondence are handled promptly.
• Manage and respond to Time to Pay and Time Order Applications, handle incoming calls, take payments by phone, and negotiate payment plans per client instructions.
• Manage pre-litigation work, handle phone negotiations, and process new business files in line with client requirements.
• Instruct and manage trace reports and the enforcement of court decrees.
• Perform in-house investigations, including property ownership checks, asset investigations, and insolvency checks.
  
  

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• BA in Scottish Law OR HNC in Legal studies OR equivalent qualification
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and legal professionals.
  
  

Desirable

• Familiarity with Scottish court procedures, including Simple Procedure, Summary Cause, and Ordinary Cause.
• Proficiency in legal research, with the ability to interpret and apply legal principles
  
  

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

 

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.