Solicitor - Litigation

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Derby, UK
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Debt Recovery Litigation Legal Advice Case Management Microsoft Excel Legal Documents Commercial Debt Recovery File Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is hiring an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive for their debt recovery operations. The role involves managing a caseload of disputed matters, providing legal advice, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years PQE in commercial debt recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a varied caseload of defended debt recovery matters, including small, fast track claims and multi-track claims.
  • Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, court bundles, and judgment requests.
  • Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal matters and guiding them through the litigation process.
  • Prepare cases for hearings, including interim applications, and manage enforcement actions such as insolvency, bankruptcy, and winding-up petitions.
  • Develop case strategies and advise clients on the best course of action.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal procedures and firm policies, maintaining high standard of file management within the firm’s case management system.
  • Stay updated on legal changes and participate in training sessions to maintain professional competence.
  • Work alongside colleagues across the department to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

  • Be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE in a commercial debt recovery role in a legal firm.
  • Have experience in managing your own significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters.
  • Possess excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports.
  • Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Preferably have experience of working with Liberate (not essential as training will be provided).
  • Have great communication skills including the presentation of data and findings.

*Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.*

*Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.*

Benefits

What we offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Great working environment
  • Career Development opportunities
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
  • 1 week’s holiday carry over
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Staff card discount scheme for local shops
  • Social days and evenings on the firm
  • Staff discounts on legal services
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