Solicitor, Debt Recovery

Solicitor, Debt Recovery, Liverpool

Liverpool | £40,000+ DOE + Bonus | Permanent | Flexible Working

An established and highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint a Solicitor to join its Enforcement Team in Liverpool.

The firm specialises in housing litigation and has a strong reputation for representing tenants in claims against landlords. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing team, with a supportive environment and good opportunities for development.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of debt recovery and enforcement matters, with a particular focus on recovering damages, legal costs, disbursements and other sums following settlement, judgment or breach of agreement.

The role would suit a Solicitor with experience in civil litigation, debt recovery, costs recovery or enforcement, particularly those who have experience of issuing Part 8 proceedings and Court applications within a volume practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing a caseload of debt recovery and enforcement matters

Reviewing settlement agreements, judgments, Court Orders and costs schedules

Pursuing unpaid damages, costs and disbursements

Preparing and sending letters before action and formal demands

Issuing Part 8 proceedings and making enforcement applications

Preparing N260 schedules

Negotiating recovery of legal fees and expenses

Monitoring payment deadlines and taking appropriate enforcement action

Liaising with clients, defendants, courts, enforcement agents and other third parties

Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within deadlines

About You

The firm is looking for a qualified Solicitor with:

A current practising certificate and the right to practise in England & Wales

Experience in debt recovery, civil litigation, costs recovery and/or enforcement

Good knowledge of County Court procedures and civil litigation

Experience pursuing unpaid judgments, damages and costs

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

A commercial and pragmatic approach to recovery

Experience of Proclaim would be advantageous, but is not essential

What's on offer?

Good Salary

Bonus

Flexible start and finish times

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

6% employer pension contribution

Annual salary review

Training and development opportunities

Company sick pay

Death in Service benefit

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Liverpool city centre location

Casual dress environment

If you're a Solicitor with a background in civil litigation, debt recovery or enforcement and are considering your next move in Liverpool, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation and provide further details.