Litigation Paralegal

We are looking for a Paralegal with experience in debt recovery to join our in-house Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our team of experienced Paralegals and the Litigation Team Lead, where you will have a direct hand in shaping case strategies and driving successful outcomes.

As a Litigation Paralegal, your role will be to:

• Independently manage and monitor the active litigation and enforcement action taken against a portfolio of users, which may include cases handled by third party debt collectors and solicitors.
• Investigate cases and help decide case recovery strategies to maximise repayment.
• Cooperate with the wider Litigation and Collections team to investigate more complex cases and occasionally advise on the appropriate escalation.
• Raise and manage in-house money claims using MCOL or through the CNBC.
• Complete Court applications to enforce County Court Judgments including charging orders, oral examinations and High Court Enforcement.
• Prepare winding up petitions and statutory demands.
• Manage defended cases and prepare directions questionnaires, witness statements and other evidence required for hearings and trials.
• Occasionally attend court to swear affidavits.

We look for people who are smart, humble, motivated and who are always looking to improve. Ideally, you will have:

• At least 1 year debt recovery or legal support experience in the commercial/business sector.
• Proven experience of raising and managing money claims.
• Experience in business and personal insolvency issues would be hugely beneficial.
• Empathy, forbearance and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills, confidence and diligence.
• Conscientious and thorough, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to deal with a variety of challenges, innovate and think on your feet.

Work-life balance is incredibly important at iwoca and we offer flexible working so you can make better use of your free time. This is a hybrid role where you will go into the office twice a week with the team, with the option to work from home for the rest of the week.

We want to make iwoca a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can confidently be yourself. We understand that inclusivity and diversity that comes through greater inclusivity isn’t an optional add-on; it’s the core ingredient of what makes us great. We care about making iwoca a healthy and happy community for all of our team members to thrive in.

We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work:

• Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt.
• Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football.
• Two company retreats a year.
• Plenty of drinks and snacks in our offices.
• Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership.
• 25 days’ holiday, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave.
• Instant access to emotional and mental health support.
• Share options.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave.
• A nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.
• Paid volunteering day to support your chosen charity.
• Extra leave if you want to travel or study.
• One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Electric car scheme.
• An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budget.
• Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers.
• Access to learning platforms.

Compensation Range: £26K - £37K