Position Objective: Work as part of the Litigation Team.
The role primarily involves debt recovery proceedings, both secured and unsecured.
This job description outlines key areas of responsibility for a legal executive within the litigation team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Drafting District Circuit and High Court proceedings;
* Service of Proceedings;
* Drafting Statutory Declarations and Affidavits of Service;
* Instructing summons servers and tracing agents;
* Drafting motions;
* Taking instructions from clients;
* Assisting solicitors in instructing local town agents;
* Briefing counsel;
* Preparation of briefs;
* Dealing with incoming correspondence from agents, solicitors, and defendants;
* Liaising with clients over court outcome and next steps;
* Drafting letters;
* Contributing to departmental monthly target;
* Liaising with court services;
* Dealing with incoming telephone calls from agents, solicitors, and defendants;
* Managing a high volume, fast-moving workload;
Skills and Experience:
* Previous Repossession Experience advantageous;
* Previous experience in debt recovery also advantageous;
* Pro-active thinker and problem solver;
We are looking for an individual who is able to work calmly and professionally in a fast-paced environment.
A calm, professional, and approachable manner is essential.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative are required.
Strong teamwork and telephone skills are also necessary.