Litigation Paralegal

June 3

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At iwoca, we believe finance should feel like a superpower, not a headache.

Fintech • Trade Finance • Alternative Lending • Small Business Financing • SME

201 - 500

Description

• Independently draft and serve legal documents, hearing bundles, orders, applications and witness statements • Cooperate with wider Legal and Collections team to investigate more complex cases and occasionally advise on the appropriate escalation, including insolvency. • Raise and manage in-house money claims using MCOL or through the CNBC and occasionally attend court to swear affidavits • Manage and monitor the active litigation and enforcement action taken against a portfolio of users • Complete Court applications to enforce County Court Judgments including charging orders, oral examinations and High Court Enforcement. • Manage defended cases and prepare directions questionnaires, witness statements and other evidence required for hearings and trials • Ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation regulatory body guidelines • Adhere to our company policies and procedures • Uphold iwoca’s company reputation at all times

Requirements

• At least 2 years debt recovery or legal support experience, ideally 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

Benefits

• Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. • Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football… • Two company retreats a year, we’ve been to France, Italy, Spain and further afield • 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 with our partner, Spill • 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 like Treehouse if you want to learn to code