We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Debt Recovery Department in Leamington Spa. You will be part of a fast-paced team which has an unrivalled reputation for client focused hard work and successes.

    The role of Legal Assistant is to provide a first-class legal service, maximizing recovery on overdue debt balances for a variety of clients and providing administrative support, case management, and client communication.

    Job responsibilities

    • Managing deadlines and competing work priorities
    • Drafting particulars of claim, judgment requests, interim applications, instructions to agents or counsel.
    • Corresponding with clients, solicitors, customers and courts via telephone and email and dealing with correspondence in accordance with client SLA’s.
    • Assisting the legal manager by undertaking research and helping where required
    • Achieving set targets in volume collections and productivity KPI’s.
    • Support with dialler coverage as and when required.
    • Client communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on case progress and addressing any queries.
    • Reviewing reports to ensure files progress correctly
    • Court Filings: Prepare and file court documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
    • Progression of files through each legal milestone to conclusion

    Person specification

    The Successful candidate will be able to work in fast paced fluid environment; we are specifically looking for someone with:

    • Previous administration experience
    • An interest in law or legal proceedings.
    • Excellent communication and organisational skills
    • Good eye for detail and ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
    • Able to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team

    Benefits

    We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days), pension, training and development, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, on-site parking, canteen and an active social committee.

    Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm, and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.

    We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

    We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Debt Recovery Department in Leamington Spa. You will be part of a fast-paced team which has an unrivalled reputation for client focused hard work and successes.