Paralegal - Debt Recovery

Overview

DWF is seeking to recruit a Paralegal to join the nationally recognised Financial Litigation & Debt Recovery team. This role will be based in our Glasgow office with the option of a hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners on files and all aspects of undefended court actions, including Simple Procedure, Summary Cause, and Ordinary Cause, to achieve effective and satisfactory outcomes for a range of clients, such as motor finance, debt purchase, utility, and corporate clients.
• Support qualified associates with raising court actions, minuting for decree with accuracy, and pursuing money judgments and Return of Goods Orders.
• Process tasks within the team’s joint workbox, ensuring court action, enforcement, and client correspondence are handled promptly.
• Manage and respond to Time to Pay and Time Order Applications, handle incoming calls, take payments by phone, and negotiate payment plans per client instructions.
• Process new business files in line with client requirements.
• Instruct and manage trace reports and the enforcement of court decrees.
• Perform in-house investigations, including property ownership checks, asset investigations, and insolvency checks.

Qualifications

Essential

• BA in Scottish Law OR HNC in Legal studies OR equivalent qualification
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and legal professionals.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Scottish court procedures, including Simple Procedure, Summary Cause, and Ordinary Cause.
• Proficiency in legal research, with the ability to interpret and apply legal principles.

What we offer

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you\\\’re excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.