Job Overview
Portfolio are proud to represent our clients in their search for a Litigation Executive. We are looking for a bright, confident LE, to manage their own caseload of Debt Recovery cases. The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience within Litigation and preferably commercial debt recovery. You will have a solid background in Mediation and negotiation, responsability for the whole litigation process and a strong commercial focus. This role offers progression within a small but fast growing law firm, along with continued support and development.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Point of contact for any issues referred internally from the Group businesses to the Litigation Team.
Overseeing the administration of tasks within your caseload, including adhering to court timeframes for filing documents, supported by use of Proclaim case management software.
Assistance with handling internal cases that arise from colleagues, still employed or former colleagues, of businesses within the Group
*Handling of disputes arising between Group clients, former clients, colleagues, former colleagues or third parties.
Handling mediations between Group companies and their clients.
*Maximising litigation recoveries whilst managing costs to achieve the best commercial result available
*Renegotiating contracts where appropriate to support client retention
*Engaging and maintaining strategic relationships with our litigation partners Court Attendance
What you Bring to the Team
*Working towards a legal qualification or bring direct relevant experience
*A positive and organised approach to a busy workload
*A genuine desire to learn and understand the commercial aspects of the Group to maximise recovery and client service levels
*The ability to take initiative and a thirst for responsibility for high value, complex matters
*A dynamic strategic approach including the ability to analyse and manage risk in the litigation process
Benefits
*25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
*Day off on your birthday
*Cash plan for you (and your children, if any)
*Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years’ service
*Contractual sick pay
*Private medical insurance after 5 years’ service
*Pension Plan and Life Insurance
*Pension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years’ service
*Holiday season bonus after 3 years’ service
*Profit share scheme
*Season ticket loan scheme
*Cycle to work scheme
*Access to Employee Assistance Programme
*Free On-site Gym
*Company incentives, access to discount schemes


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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.