Legal Administrator

Job Title: Legal Administrator

Salary: £22,500

Location: Sheffield, S3

About Us: CRA Consulting is a leading specialist legal recruitment agency operating across the UK. We partner with respected law firms of all sizes, from local to international, and recruit at all levels, from board and director positions to support staff. To learn more about how we can assist with your next career move, visit our website at www.craconsultants.com.

About the Opportunity: CRA Legal Recruitment is excited to represent a prominent debt management business that is looking to expand their Legal Department in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in entering the legal sector, or those with some experience who wish to develop their skills further. The position is initially a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension or a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing correspondence, both via phone and email, with individuals regarding outstanding debts.
2. Proactively contacting individuals in the pre-legal action stage to discuss settlement options before legal proceedings are initiated.
3. Working closely with individuals to secure payments, set up payment plans, and address any disputes or provide legal advice where necessary.
4. Providing comprehensive administrative support, including issuing letters of claim, screening incoming correspondence, drafting legal documents, updating case management systems, filing and archiving, and handling other ad-hoc duties as required.

About You:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
3. Previous experience in a customer-facing role would be advantageous.
4. A basic understanding of civil procedure laws and debt recovery would be beneficial.

How to Apply: If you're interested in applying for this Legal Collector position, simply click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the opportunity with Lauren Hopkinson, who is managing this vacancy, please call for a confidential chat.