LJ Recruitment
Spalding, Lincolnshire
Job Title: Float Legal Secretary Location: Spalding (On Site) Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits About the Opportunity: A respected, multi-office law firm with a strong presence across the East Midlands and East Anglia is looking to recruit a Float Legal Secretary to join their team based in Spalding. This is a varied and engaging role that offers exposure to a wide range of legal disciplines including Commercial Property, Litigation, Private Client, and Corporate law. As a Float Secretary, you'll play a key role in supporting various departments and adapting to different teams depending on business needs. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a dynamic working environment and thrives on variety. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across multiple legal departments. Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents using digital dictation and document templates. Operate case management systems and maintain accurate electronic and paper files. Manage diaries, book appointments, and coordinate meetings and travel for fee earners. Act as a first point of contact for clients and third parties in a professional and efficient manner. Support billing processes, compliance procedures, and document production. Flexibly adapt to departmental needs and collaborate effectively with a wide range of colleagues. Candidate Profile: Prior experience as a Legal Secretary (preferably with exposure to multiple legal disciplines). Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital dictation tools. Accurate typing skills with excellent attention to detail in grammar, spelling, and formatting. Professional, confident communication skills and a flexible, positive attitude. Organised, adaptable, and proactive - able to quickly adjust to changing priorities. Willingness to learn new systems and processes; team player with a collaborative mindset. What's on Offer: Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. A varied and interesting role within a supportive, well-established legal team. Opportunity to develop skills across different legal areas. A welcoming and team-focused working culture. How to Apply: If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new challenge within a respected and forward-thinking legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or contact Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Job Title: Float Legal Secretary Location: Spalding (On Site) Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits About the Opportunity: A respected, multi-office law firm with a strong presence across the East Midlands and East Anglia is looking to recruit a Float Legal Secretary to join their team based in Spalding. This is a varied and engaging role that offers exposure to a wide range of legal disciplines including Commercial Property, Litigation, Private Client, and Corporate law. As a Float Secretary, you'll play a key role in supporting various departments and adapting to different teams depending on business needs. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a dynamic working environment and thrives on variety. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across multiple legal departments. Prepare, format, and proofread legal correspondence and documents using digital dictation and document templates. Operate case management systems and maintain accurate electronic and paper files. Manage diaries, book appointments, and coordinate meetings and travel for fee earners. Act as a first point of contact for clients and third parties in a professional and efficient manner. Support billing processes, compliance procedures, and document production. Flexibly adapt to departmental needs and collaborate effectively with a wide range of colleagues. Candidate Profile: Prior experience as a Legal Secretary (preferably with exposure to multiple legal disciplines). Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and digital dictation tools. Accurate typing skills with excellent attention to detail in grammar, spelling, and formatting. Professional, confident communication skills and a flexible, positive attitude. Organised, adaptable, and proactive - able to quickly adjust to changing priorities. Willingness to learn new systems and processes; team player with a collaborative mindset. What's on Offer: Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. A varied and interesting role within a supportive, well-established legal team. Opportunity to develop skills across different legal areas. A welcoming and team-focused working culture. How to Apply: If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new challenge within a respected and forward-thinking legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or contact Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
EXPRESS SOLICITORS
Wythenshawe, Manchester
Job Title: Debt Recovery Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £30,000 per annum + generous commission scheme Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. About the role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Debt Recovery Paralegal to join our busy Consumer team. This role offers exposure to a broad caseload of debt recovery matters, working with a range of clients from individuals to large corporations. The successful candidate will support fee earners in the efficient management of debt recovery cases, ensuring high standards of client service and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. The role offers genuine progression quite likely to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across our five departments Responsibilities: Managing a varied caseload of pre-legal and litigated debt recovery matters under supervision. Drafting and sending pre-action correspondence, including letters before action. Preparing and issuing court proceedings, including claims, applications, and enforcement actions. Handling defended claims and assisting solicitors with complex disputes. Liaising with clients, courts, third parties, and opponents in a professional manner. Reviewing client documentation and advising on prospects of recovery. Assisting with enforcement processes, including CCJs, charging orders, attachment of earnings, and High Court enforcement. Maintaining accurate case records and using the firm's case management systems. Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, SRA regulations, and firm policies. Supporting senior fee earners with research, drafting, and general case preparation. About you: Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally within debt recovery, litigation, or commercial disputes. Strong knowledge of the debt recovery process and civil litigation procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents. Strong organisational and case management skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software. Law degree, LPC, SQE preparation or equivalent qualification/experience desirable. Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous. Salary & Hours: A basic salary up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 6 office days a month after passing probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Debt Recovery Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Support Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Debt Recovery Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £30,000 per annum + generous commission scheme Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. About the role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Debt Recovery Paralegal to join our busy Consumer team. This role offers exposure to a broad caseload of debt recovery matters, working with a range of clients from individuals to large corporations. The successful candidate will support fee earners in the efficient management of debt recovery cases, ensuring high standards of client service and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. The role offers genuine progression quite likely to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across our five departments Responsibilities: Managing a varied caseload of pre-legal and litigated debt recovery matters under supervision. Drafting and sending pre-action correspondence, including letters before action. Preparing and issuing court proceedings, including claims, applications, and enforcement actions. Handling defended claims and assisting solicitors with complex disputes. Liaising with clients, courts, third parties, and opponents in a professional manner. Reviewing client documentation and advising on prospects of recovery. Assisting with enforcement processes, including CCJs, charging orders, attachment of earnings, and High Court enforcement. Maintaining accurate case records and using the firm's case management systems. Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, SRA regulations, and firm policies. Supporting senior fee earners with research, drafting, and general case preparation. About you: Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience, ideally within debt recovery, litigation, or commercial disputes. Strong knowledge of the debt recovery process and civil litigation procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents. Strong organisational and case management skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software. Law degree, LPC, SQE preparation or equivalent qualification/experience desirable. Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous. Salary & Hours: A basic salary up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 6 office days a month after passing probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Paralegal, Trainee Solicitor, Legal Assistant, Debt Recovery Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Support Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid may also be considered for this role.
