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Lowell Group

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You should have LPC/CILEX qualifications, contested litigation experience, strong commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and leadership abilities. Familiarity with SRA and FCA rules is ideal.
  • You will manage complex cases, provide client advice, respond to escalated issues, represent clients in court, draft legal documents, and maintain case files while ensuring deadlines are met.

Requirements

  • LPC / CILEX qualifications.
  • Previous Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Experience working in a contested litigation setting with evidence of handling high volume caseloads.
  • Excellent commercial understanding and decision-making ability.
  • The successful applicant may have experience of dealing with consumer litigation matters.
  • Ability to identify and achieve creative solutions to problems and disputes.
  • Motivated and able to pro-actively manage cases on own initiative.
  • Ability to make fair, consistent, and objective judgments.
  • Previous experience of dealing with client or suppliers by telephone is desirable.
  • Understanding of SRA codes of conduct and FCA rules.
  • Acute attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Leadership capabilities when supporting, mentoring, or training less experienced members of the team.

Responsibilities

  • If successful, you'll manage a varied caseload of high value, high complexity cases. You'll be responsible for the protection of both ours and our client's reputations, so you'll adhere to high standards conducting expert advice and maintaining strong professional relationships to ensure the best possible outcome. You'll also actively engage with the Defendant to ensure the issues are narrowed and the case settled to the client's satisfaction.
  • Provide clear and concise advice to the client on various matters. You'll work closely with them, ensuring that actions taken are in line with their instructions and that the appropriate evidence is obtained to prove debt in defended actions.
  • Respond to escalated issues from the client's customers as required in accordance with regulations, procedures, policies, and client service level agreements ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Represent our client at trial as advocate either from the office via the telephone, or physically in Court.
  • Make recommendations to the line manager concerning commercial and legal decisions about case strategy and options for settlement.
  • Demonstrate effective research skills.
  • Draft legal applications, draft orders, agreements, legal letters, complaints, and other correspondence.
  • Manage deadlines and maintain case files.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Complex Litigation Paralegal.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Thorpe Park, Leeds.

What type of working environment is offered?

The role offers a hybrid working environment.

What kind of cases will I be managing?

You will manage a varied caseload of high value, high complexity cases.

What qualifications are required for this role?

LPC or CILEX qualifications are required.

Is previous advocacy experience necessary for this position?

Previous advocacy experience is desirable but not essential.

Will I be expected to interact with clients?

Yes, you will work closely with clients and provide clear and concise advice.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Successful candidates should have excellent commercial understanding, decision-making ability, and effective research skills, among other skills listed in the job description.

Are there any opportunities for personal development?

Yes, there are many opportunities for personal and career development within the company.

How many holidays do employees receive?

Employees receive 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.

Is there a bonus for performance?

Yes, there is a discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.

What types of benefits are offered apart from salary?

Benefits include flexible benefits, life assurance, wellbeing support, and a supportive culture with recognition awards and self-development opportunities.

Will I have the opportunity to mentor or train less experienced team members?

Yes, leadership capabilities in supporting, mentoring, or training less experienced members of the team are encouraged.

Is there support for wellbeing?

Yes, there is wellbeing support including webinars and classes focusing on mindfulness.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

The company values diverse voices and strives to create an inclusive workplace for individuals of all cultures, gender identities, religions, ethnicities, ages, neurodiversities, and disabilities.

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Lowell Group

Making credit work better for all

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lowell is one of Europe’s largest credit management companies with a mission to make credit work better for all. It operates in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Amsterdam. Lowell’s unparalleled combination of data analytics insight and robust risk management provides clients with expert solutions in debt purchasing, third party collections and business process outsourcing. With its ethical approach to debt management, Lowell always looks for the most appropriate, sustainable and fair outcome for each customer’s specific circumstances. Lowell was formed in 2015 following the merger of the UK and German market leaders: the Lowell Group and the GFKL Group. In 2018, Lowell completed the acquisition of the Carve-out Business from Intrum, which has market-leading positions in the Nordic region. It is backed by global private equity firm Permira and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.