Litigation Assistant

Location

Banbury Office

Category

Debt Recovery

Job Type

Full time
We are currently recruiting for a Litigation Assistant to join our Debt Recoveries team in our Banbury office.

This exciting position at our growing and ambitious law firm in the heart of England will be working in the Debt Recovery team.

SE\-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high\-ranking law firm in the Legal 500\. The Debt Recovery team has a particularly enviable reputation for all aspects of Debt Recovery law including pre\-legal collections, enforcement, and insolvency.

We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities

Communication

• Answer incoming calls from clients, debtors, and agents in a professional manner.


• Dealing with inbound and outbound emails to clients, debtors and third parties.

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately.


• Prepare and issue client bills in accordance with firm procedures.


• Preparing client remittances in accordance with firm procedures.

• Conduct searches using Companies House, Insolvency Register, Land Registry and E\-Filing..


• Identify vulnerable debtors and manage files in line with compliance and ethical standards.

• Draft and issue pre\-legal correspondence, including letters before action, settlement proposals, responses to disputes, pre\-action protocol letters and particulars of claim.

• Assist in managing case strategies, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.


• Advise clients on jurisdictional considerations and enforcement prospects.


• Action steps to progress the matter and escalate to relevant person in the team/department when required.


• Progress matters in line with department handbook and bring to the attention of a Team Leader or Manager if there are any concerns.


• Support and coordination of legal recovery proceedings

Skills \& Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time\-management skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.


• Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.


• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.


• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures (desirable).


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Benefits

• Regular events organised by Social Committee.


• Company pension.


• Salary Sacrifice Scheme – gym discount, virtual GP, financial advice, etc.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Employee discount.


• Health and Wellbeing programme.


• Lunchtime wellness classes.


• Volunteering day.


• Free parking.


• Sick pay.

To apply or find out more, please complete the form or email Carole Carbery, HR Director at ccarbery@se\-solicitors.co.uk or call on 01295 204047\.

Posted on September 24th 2026

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