Sheffield (hybrid working)
£21,000 to £25,000 Salary Bracket
Full Time, Permanent
Who we are:
CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.
About the business:
Our client are an established legal practice who are long-standing member of the Sheffield business community. Due to an expanding dispute resolution department, the firm are keen to hire an experienced legal assistant / paralegal to join the team, in order to service varied debt recovery matters.
If successful, you will perform the following role as a Claims Handler:
* Handling a varied caseload of debt claims, including claimant and defendant matter with values up to £25,000
* Drafting and issuing legal documentation such as county court proceedings, action letters, letters of claim and notices
* Preparing cases for litigation by reviewing evidence, ensuring file compliance, liaising with clients, qualifying counter claims & denial of liability
The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Death in service scheme
* Health cash plan
* Free parking
* Hybrid working
To apply, you will be required to meet the following criteria:
* Previous experience, working as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
* Previous experience in debt recovery or civil litigation preferred
How to apply:
If this Claims Handler vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Adam Perry who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs
Additional Information:
CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
This Claims Handler vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
