Litigation Assistant Full Time NEW

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 International 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

Debt Recovery Support

• Assist in managing case strategies, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
• Advise clients on strategy considerations and enforcement prospects.
• Support and coordination of debt recovery proceedings.

Communication

• Answer incoming calls from clients, debtors, and agents in a professional manner.
• Dealing with inbound and outbound emails to clients, debtors and agents
• Provide clear and accurate guidance to clients on the most appropriate course of action.

Administrative & Financial Duties

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately.
• Prepare and issue client bills in accordance with firm procedures.
• Preparing client remittances

Legal Research & Information Management

• Conduct searches using Companies House, Insolvency Register, and Land Registry.
• Identify vulnerable debtors and manage files in line with compliance and ethical standards.

Document Preparation & Case Management

• Draft and issue pre-legal correspondence, including letters before action, settlement proposals, and pre-action protocol letters.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing legal documents.
• Monitor ongoing legal matters and keep clients updated on progress.

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.

Posted on April 16th 2026