Paralegal

An opportunity to join a busy in-house legal team based in Norwich - Our client is involved with manufacturing - retail and supplying the public sector within the construction sector. We are looking for an experienced Paralegal and the role will include the following:

• Primarily to take a leading role within the team, advising on Legal matters and Legislation where required;
• Dealing with all aspects of pre-action correspondence in a timely and cost-effective fashion to achieve a commercially beneficial outcome;
• Case management and drafting all Court documents including but not limited to POC, Defences, Statements, Costs Schedules;
• Drafting payment agreements and thereafter the collection of those payments from Client debtors, ensuring that all administration is completed and systems are accurately updated;
• Provide a leading role in the commencement and or defence of Court Claims, maintaining a clear and effective Court file;
• To deal with matters relating to chargebacks and claims under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, including Rebuttals and thereafter escalation to Arbitration.

You will need the following experience:

• Experience of Debt Recovery or Litigation or relevant legal casework experience
• Ideally with LPC commercial litigation elective or non graduate with a minimum Unit 15 CILEX Diploma
• Persuasive and inclusive style

This is a full time role Monday to Friday although part time hours would be considered for the right applicant - Please contact us for further information - We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company's value of "Succeed Together" we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the 'best person for the job' regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.