Job Description
H1: Debt Recovery Supervisor (Senior Paralegal) - Join Our Team at HCR H2: About The Role H2: Your Responsibilities H2: About You H2: Benefits of Working with Us H2: Is HCR the Right Fit for You? H2: What Career Progression Can You Expect? H2: HCR's Values and Mission H2: Join Our Diverse and Inclusive Workplace H2: Recruitment Disclaimer
Debt Recovery Supervisor (Senior Paralegal) - Join Our Team at HCR
Are you an experienced Debt Recovery Paralegal or Supervisor looking for a new challenge? Join our team at HCR as a Debt Recovery Supervisor and take on a varied role with opportunities for growth and development.
Your role will involve supervising the team, managing your own caseload, and providing legal support to senior lawyers. With a strong understanding of the debt recovery process and experience in issuing claims to the Courts, you will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
About The Role
As a Debt Recovery Supervisor at HCR, you will have the opportunity to:
- Supervise the day-to-day work of the team - Manage aspects of files and undertake routine legal tasks - Draft legal documents and conduct legal research - Provide legal support to senior lawyers - Take an active role in promoting the firm through social media channels - Ensure compliance with risk management policies and procedures
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Supervising the day-to-day work of the team - Deputising for the Senior Debt Recovery Manager - Managing aspects of files managed and undertaking routine legal tasks - Undertaking legal processes, such as routine file management including file opening and billing - Drafting legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates - Undertaking legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results in an accurate and timely manner - Providing legal support to the designated senior lawyer and acting as a legal resource - Taking an active role with the Paralegal and Trainee (PT) group and attending networking events or careers fairs - Promoting the firm through social media channels - Ensuring all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDPR
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- A strong understanding of the debt recovery process - Experience of issuing claims to the Courts - Experience of supervising a team (desirable) - Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail - Proactive self-starter with a willingness to learn - Client service focused - Strong IT skills with accurate typing capability - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to work as an effective member of a team and to offer support to peers - Legal qualification preferably post LPC or working towards
About Us
At HCR, we value our people and offer a range of benefits including:
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme - Bonus scheme - Electric vehicle scheme - 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays) - Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal - Cycle to Work scheme - Life Assurance - 1/3 gym membership contribution - Flu vaccinations
Is HCR the Right Fit for You?
HCR is a dynamic and entrepreneurial law firm that values hard work, personal merit, and a strong sense of community. Our people enjoy working on a variety of interesting matters and are given responsibility early on in their careers. We are passionate about providing our clients with the best outcomes and our people are the driving force behind our success.
What Career Progression Can You Expect?
At HCR, we are constantly growing and creating new opportunities for our people. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can thrive and make a difference. Our people are friendly, energetic, and ambitious, and we encourage them to take on challenges and celebrate success.
HCR's Values and Mission
As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide a full range of legal services to organizations, business leaders, and individuals. We take an entrepreneurial approach and are flexible and responsive to our clients' needs. Our team of over 800 lawyers and support staff work together to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
Join Our Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
At HCR, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value different backgrounds and skills and are proud to be an armed forces-friendly organization.
Recruitment Disclaimer
At HCR, we are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any candidate based on their background or skills. We work with a Preferred Supplier List for recruitment purposes and will only consider candidates submitted through our recruitment portal. Any unsolicited CVs will not be considered, and no fees will be applicable. We also strive to make our recruitment process accessible for all candidates and welcome any suggestions for improvement. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your application and CV.
