Paralegal (maternity cover)

DMH Stallard provides integrated legal services from offices in Gatwick, London, Farnham & Guildford. We provide legal and planning advice to a range of companies, public sector and individuals. Our highly skilled debt & leasehold recovery team has a wealth of experience in recovering both commercial and leasehold debts. We are results driven and will always look to maximise recovery for our clients and minimise their cost. We regularly advise many of the firm's most prestigious clients, including BDO LLP, Capita Symonds Limited, Glass's Information Services Limited, Medway Council, PRS for Music, Stiles Harold Williams Limited, Strutt & Parker LLP and The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea TMO.

We are currently recruiting for a paralegal to work in our commercial dispute resolution group within the debt & leasehold recovery team in our Gatwick office.

The post-holder will be part of the team specialising in debt recovery work and will be responsible for their own caseload of work and will contribute to the team's revenue targets. The role will include tasks such as drafting letters, issuing court proceedings, running undefended court claims and dealing with our clients on a regular basis. The successful candidate will be required to undertake file management and administration and provide support to other fee-earners within the group.

The successful candidate should have some previous experience of debt recovery work although this is not essential. Candidates should be knowledgeable about and comfortable with Microsoft Office products and previous experience of a case management system would be advantageous although full training will be given. Client care is important for the group and candidates should be committed to excellent client care.

A full job description is here.

The role will be initially for a fixed term of one year, in part to cover maternity leave. The position will be reviewed at the expiry of the fixed term. The position is open now and we ideally want someone to start as soon as possible.

The role is full time working 9:15am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday. The salary for this position is dependent on experience.

Benefits include 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loans, a 5% pension contribution and a salary sacrifice scheme for childcare vouchers.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. You must include current salary and salary expectations. If you have any questions, please contact Cassie Bryan on 01293 605067.

Closing date is Wednesday 29 May.