Location
London, LONDON, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Posted on
Dec 23, 2022
Profile
About Mishcon de Reya
Mishcon de Reya is an independent law firm, which now employs more than 1000 people with over 600 lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has grown rapidly in the past decade, with more than 25% revenue growth in the past five years alone.
With presence in London, Singapore and Hong Kong (through its association with Karas LLP), the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. The work undertaken is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning six core practice areas: Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate.
The Mishcon de Reya Group consists of consultancy businesses
MDR Brand Management
MDR Cyber
MDR Discover
MDR Mayfair
MDR Lab
and
MDRxTech
In 2021 the Group announced a strategic combination with
Taylor Vinters
a leading legal and consultancy business in the innovation economy.
The Team
This newly created role will act as a key part of our Claims team, offering a varied portfolio within our Risk & Compliance function.
This role will play a critical part in the Credit Management process, ensuring that debt recovery is managed in an efficient and orderly manner. Reporting into our Head of Professional Indemnity, this role will work closely with our R&C Advisor, who will provide ongoing supervision and training. Additionally, this role will also be required to work in close collaboration with our Credit Management Team and will liaise regularly with our Credit Manager. This part of the role will provide an invaluable opportunity to early stages of litigation.
Additionally, this role will provide support to our Claims Team and will form a key part of the team in managing GDPR-related matters and processes, such as DSARs and data breaches, and other disclosure requests for files from clients and third parties. This role will work closely with the R&C Advisor as well as other members of the team, and will have strong relationships with key stakeholders and experts across the business.
The successful candidate will have the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters, which are often urgent, in a discreet, timely and professional manner. The role requires excellent attention to detail, a thirst to learn about all aspects of R&C (contentious and regulatory) and the ability to deliver high quality work under pressure and in a time-critical environment. The R&C Paralegal is technologically savvy and utilises advanced software to improve the efficiency of internal compliance processes.
Responsibilities/Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Issue Final Demands for payment
Collate documents to support Claim for unpaid debt to include recommendations with regard to the commercial suitability of the matter for legal action
Prepare Claims for lodgement at Court - both County & High Court
In conjunction with the Credit Manager, review all defended matters, including preparing matter for trial, taking witness statements and instructing counsel
Ensuring that all Court deadlines are met
Deal with Insolvency matters, to include but not limited to filing Proof of Debt, monitoring for dividend payments, liaising with Fee Earners to provide such documentation as is required by the Insolvency Practitioner
Prepare monthly status reports
Liaise with other departments where required
Maintain client contact details on our database
Ensure all internal and external deadlines are monitored and adhered to.
Act as a key member of the team to support GDPR-related matters and processes
Maintain confidentiality in respect of those matters which are commercially sensitive
Instruct overseas agents for debt recovery
Skills/Attributes
Proven experience in debt recovery processes and case management.
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to effectively manage own workload
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders
Resilient and calm under pressure
Adaptable and flexible approach
Pro-active and takes initiative
Proficiency in MS Packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.
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