Legal Executive

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Executive to manage defended Small Claims matters within a busy UK B2B debt collection agency.
Responsibilities
 
* Managing defended Small Claims Track cases from defence through to conclusion
 
* Reviewing pleadings and court documents
 
* Liaising with clients, partnered solicitors , and external agents
 
* Handling directions, deadlines, and case progression
 
* Supporting enforcement action post-judgment (e.g. warrants, attachments, charging orders)
 
* Maintaining accurate case management system records
 
* Managing invoices and statement of accounts for clients and debtors
 
* Reporting into Head of Collections
 
* Supporting the Collections team when necessary
 
* Drafting Statutory Demands for directors approval
 
* Managing enforcement actions with partnered Solicitors
Essential Requirements:
 
* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant/Executive
 
* Hands-on experience managing Small Claims defences
 
* Strong knowledge of CPR, court procedures, and litigation deadlines
 
* Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and written communication skills
 
* Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently
 
* Good legal process understanding
Desirable:
 
* Experience with Fast Track defences
 
* Practical experience of enforcement actions
 
* Background in debt recovery or volume litigation environments
Benefits:
 
* Competitive salary (DOE)
 
* Opportunity to work in a fast-paced growing debt collection company with aggressive expansion plans
 
* Career progression within a fast growing debt recovering agency with opportunity to grow your own team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
 
* Casual dress
 
* Gym membership
 
* On-site parking

Work Location:

In person