Position Objective: Work as part of the Litigation Team.
The role will primarily involve debt recovery proceedings, both secured and unsecured. This position is a guideline to outline key areas of responsibility for legal executives within the litigation team.
Duties & 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
Skills and Experience:
* Previous Repossession Experience an advantage
* Previous experience in debt recovery also an advantage
* Pro-active thinker and problem solver
Requirements:
* Calm, professional and approachable manner
* Excellent communicator
* Able to work on own initiative as well as being a strong Team player
* Strong communication skills and a good phone manner