Debt Recovery & Litigation Lawyer
Job Description
Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a Local Authority, base in London, which is in need of a Debt Recovery & Litigation Lawyer to work in the area of Financial Litigation. The successful candidate will provide proactive, clear and concise legal advice and assistance client departments. They will also supervise Legal Assistants and/or trainees as directed and deputise for the Senior and Chief Lawyer Financial Litigation team as and when required.
ROLE: Debt Recovery and Financial Litigation Lawyer
LOCATION: London
RATE: £45-£50ph
CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoing
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in the area of Financial Litigation practice
- Provide proactive, clear and concise legal advice and assistance to client departments
- Supervise Legal Assistants and/or trainees as directed
- Deputise for the Senior and Chief Lawyer Financial Litigation team as and when required
Role Requirements:
- An admitted solicitor, qualified barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
- Ideally will have worked for a Local Authority within a Litigation team
- Have knowledge of the law and practice relating to litigation in general and specifically, debt recovery, enforcement, the Care Act 2014 (regulations and guidance) in relation to recovery of community care fees as well as preceding legislation, Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Have experience of debt recovery and various enforcement action, and advocacy experience in the County Court.
Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- Hybrid working
- Flexible hours
If this Debt Recovery and Financial Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969 , or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
