ARE YOU AN ASPIRING SOLICITOR WITH DEBT RECOVERY EXPERIENCE?

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SECURE A TRAINING CONTRACT OR SQE TRAINING?

If you have experience of debt recovery/small claims defence matters and are interested in progressing your career to deal with more wide-ranging litigation work, we have an excellent opportunity for you, with a leading, successful, forward thinking law firm. 

Coventry City Centre 

Salary £25,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

We are working with a well-established, Lexcel accredited, Legal 500-recognised law firm who are looking to attract a number of  Debt Recovery/Small Claims Litigation Fee Earners to join their busy team in Coventry city centre.

Training contracts or SQE training will be offered following a successful 6-month probation period. 

The role will involve:

• Running a caseload of debt recovery matters
• Managing claims via a debt claims portal
• Dealing with small claims defences
• Preparing witness statements / bundles 
• Taking calls from clients
• Taking instructions from clients
• Assisting senior solicitors
• Use of market leading, cutting-edge software/technology

Suitable Candidates will have:

• Previous debt recovery experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of using legal case management systems
• Degree level education (essential)
• LPC/LLM or equivalent level education (desirable)
• A desire to qualify as a solicitor and specialise in litigation work

This is a full-time permanent job, working 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday. 

The role will initially be fully office-based. Hybrid working will be available in the longer term. The firm is very well set up for home-working,  however there is no guaranteed time-frame, as this will depend on each individual’s progress and capability. 

The firm provide:

• An investment in technology ensuring paperless systems across the board
• Double screens for all employees, to assist with comparing and drafting documentation
• Support to/involvement with other local businesses and charities
• A social committee that is tasked with organising quarterly social happenings to ensure their culture is one of fun and enjoyment, alongside hard work and achievement. To cater for everyone’s needs, their events range from quizzes to karaoke and sports events as they aim to promote an inclusive social dynamic
• Paid annual leave entitlement, plus an additional 2 days’ leave over the Christmas shut down period at directors’ discretion
• Training contract or SQE training guaranteed following a satisfactory probation period (6 months)

Note: Salary stated above is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience and qualifications. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge

Candidates living within Coventry and Warwickshire are encouraged to apply for this role. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications from candidates residing outside of this area, due to the daily commute. 

Know anyone else who might be interested? 

We have four vacancies, so if you know anyone else who might be interested please put them in touch with us as we offer generous referral bonus payments for successful referrals.  Please see our website for details. www.talentwisesolutions.co.uk/refer-a-friend-bonus-scheme/