15 Debt Recovery jobs in the United Kingdom

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.
li>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.
li>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.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Debt Recovery Solicitor has arisen to join my clients team in their Sheffield offices on a hybrid basis.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Personal Management of a Defended caseload via a case management system
• Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for legal action
• Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles.
• Advise and liaise with clients on legal matters, prospects for successful recovery and assist with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment
• Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
• Insolvency Action - Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions
• Return of Goods Claims
• Such other duties as may be required

Requirements:

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• A law degree (or equivalent legal qualifications) and have previous practical experience of legal collection, and be either a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Previous experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred
• Good IT skills – able to adapt and use new systems.
• Problem solving skills - able to look for solutions and agree these with customers.
• Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls.
• Clear communication capabilities – both written and verbal.
• The ability to work to targets – earning more based on success.
• Confidence to deal with a variety of people in different situations

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Company Life Assurance Plan
• After 6 months the opportunity of working Hybrid will be considered
• Onsite Parking
• Daily Hot & Cold Refreshments including Fruit Offering

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

About the role

You will be responsible for collecting debt for the Council.

The main purpose of the role:

Assist the Debt Recovery Officer with the collection of outstanding debt.

Specific duties and responsibilities

The postholder will provide the duties below in relation to three main areas namely, Local Taxation, Housing Benefits Overpayments and Sundry Debt Recovery. Progress through the grade for the bar (25) will be based on sufficient knowledge of each area.

The duties are:

• Control and reconciliation of the system.
• Provide assistance, advice and training (as required).
• Pursue the recovery of debts due in accordance with agreed procedures (Corporate Debt Policy).
• Responsible for responding to all customer enquiries, whether by email, phone or in person at reception and negotiating appropriate repayment arrangements.
• Responsible for working with external partner debt collection agency, ensuring prompt referral on ongoing liaison including Attachment of Earnings.
• Managing direct debits.

Experience

Has worked in a Local Government Environment.At least 1 year in Debt Management/Recovery.

Has accounts receivable experience within a large multi-functional organisation.

A working knowledge of CIVICA Financials.Dealing with Debt Recovery Agents/Solicitors.

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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.
li>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.
li>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.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Debt Recovery Solicitor has arisen to join my clients team in their Sheffield offices on a hybrid basis.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Personal Management of a Defended caseload via a case management system
• Review High Value or Complex pre-legal debts to assess suitability for legal action
• Pursue defended claims through small claims, fast track and multi-track by drafting pleadings, witness statements and producing court bundles.
• Advise and liaise with clients on legal matters, prospects for successful recovery and assist with overcoming disputes and reasons for non-payment
• Work with courts, enforcement agencies and other suppliers to ensure high standards of service are maintained at all times
• Insolvency Action - Bankruptcy/Winding Up Petitions
• Return of Goods Claims
• Such other duties as may be required

Requirements:

To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• A law degree (or equivalent legal qualifications) and have previous practical experience of legal collection, and be either a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Previous experience in running a Defended caseload on the Small Claims Track is preferred
• Good IT skills – able to adapt and use new systems.
• Problem solving skills - able to look for solutions and agree these with customers.
• Confidence in making and receiving telephone calls.
• Clear communication capabilities – both written and verbal.
• The ability to work to targets – earning more based on success.
• Confidence to deal with a variety of people in different situations

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Company Life Assurance Plan
• After 6 months the opportunity of working Hybrid will be considered
• Onsite Parking
• Daily Hot & Cold Refreshments including Fruit Offering

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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. .

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Debt Recovery Agent / Contact Centre Telephone Collections Agent who has some previous experience in the collections / financial services industry within a call centre environment is required for an established call centre that has built its reputation by providing specialised, and compassionate engagement services to clients.

ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE CONSIDERED FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

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Our client is one of the UK’s most established and respected names in debt collection, is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition and strategic growth across both public and private sector markets.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and promoting award-winning services with professionalism and integrity. As part of a supportive and experienced leadership team, you’ll enjoy the autonomy to shape your sales strategy while being backed by a recognised national brand with a proven track record.

Key Responsibilities

• p>Generate and convert new business opportunities across target sectors

• Build and manage strong client relationships, from lead generation through to onboarding

• Deliver confident, consultative presentations to prospective clients

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery

• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy

What We’re Looking For

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Proven track record in B2B business development or consultative sales

• Experience in debt recovery, financial services, or related sectors is desirable

• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills

• Self-starter with excellent organisational ability and commercial acumen

• Comfortable working toward and exceeding sales targets

What’s on Offer

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Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

• Supportive and professional team environment

• Real career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

Our client is one of the UK’s most established and respected names in debt collection, is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition and strategic growth across both public and private sector markets.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, and promoting award-winning services with professionalism and integrity. As part of a supportive and experienced leadership team, you’ll enjoy the autonomy to shape your sales strategy while being backed by a recognised national brand with a proven track record.

Key Responsibilities

• p>Generate and convert new business opportunities across target sectors

• Build and manage strong client relationships, from lead generation through to onboarding

• Deliver confident, consultative presentations to prospective clients

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery

• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy

What We’re Looking For

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Proven track record in B2B business development or consultative sales

• Experience in debt recovery, financial services, or related sectors is desirable

• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills

• Self-starter with excellent organisational ability and commercial acumen

• Comfortable working toward and exceeding sales targets

What’s on Offer

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Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

• Supportive and professional team environment

• Real career progression opportunities within a growing organisation