Legal Executive

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Executive to manage defended Small Claims matters within a busy UK B2B debt collection agency.

Responsibilities

• Managing defended Small Claims Track cases from defence through to conclusion
• Reviewing pleadings and court documents
• Liaising with clients, partnered solicitors , and external agents
• Handling directions, deadlines, and case progression
• Supporting enforcement action post-judgment (e.g. warrants, attachments, charging orders)
• Maintaining accurate case management system records
• Managing invoices and statement of accounts for clients and debtors
• Reporting into Head of Collections
• Supporting the Collections team when necessary
• Drafting Statutory Demands for directors approval
• Managing enforcement actions with partnered Solicitors

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant/Executive
• Hands-on experience managing Small Claims defences
• Strong knowledge of CPR, court procedures, and litigation deadlines
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently
• Good legal process understanding

Desirable:

• Experience with Fast Track defences
• Practical experience of enforcement actions
• Background in debt recovery or volume litigation environments

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced growing debt collection company with aggressive expansion plans
• Career progression within a fast growing debt recovering agency with opportunity to grow your own team

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person