Litigation Paralegal - CRA Consulting : Job Details

Job Title: Litigation ParalegalSalary Range: £24,000 to £28,000 + BonusesLocation: Sheffield Contract: Full Time, Permanent Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:Manage a Defended caseload of small claims and some higher value claims via a diary system to take appropriate follow up action Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for legal action Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles. Advise clients on legal matters, prospects for successful recovery and assist with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times Insolvency Action for Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions Return of Goods Claims Such other duties as may be requiredEmployee Benefits Package:Pension Scheme Free Parking Bonus Scheme Free Tea & Coffee 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Standard Sick Pay Standard Parental LeaveAbout the Business:CRA Consulting are delighted to be working with a firm who due to their ambitious growth plans, are looking to strengthen their team based from offices just outside of Sheffield City Centre. They are part of a group employing over 500 people, in debt recovery, throughout the UK. They work with some of the largest retail, banking and commercial businesses around the UK to help recover overdue debts and arrange payment solutions, helping people clear their debts. Due to increasing workloads in the legal team, they are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their growing Legal Department in Sheffield.Application Criteria:You will hold a minimum of 6-12 months experience as a Paralegal Exposure to litigation is essential Ideally you will have some knowledge of litigated small claims in relation to debt recoveryAbout CRA Consulting:CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff. For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.How to Apply:If this Litigation Paralegal vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion. Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at jobsAdditional Information:CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. This Litigation Paralegal vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.