Locum Debt Recovery Lawyer – up to £55 per hour Umbrella  – Midlands – 6 months + Position: Locum Debt Recovery LawyerOrganisation: Midlands based Local AuthorityDuration: 6 months initial contract with the likelihood of extension thereafterWorking Pattern: Ideally full time however candidates with part time availability possessing relevant experience will also be consideredWorking Arrangement: Predominantly Remote Working – attending court/office on occasion Hourly Rate: £50-55 per hour Umbrella / can accommodate Outside IR35Skill level: Qualified Lawyer (Solicitors, Barristers and highly experienced CILEX professionals) The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a Local Authority with a strong working knowledge of Debt Recovery matters including Adult Social Care debts. The role will involve a full caseload of recovery of residential and domiciliary care fees from those receiving care, some of whom may lack capacity, and from the estates of deceased customers. Duties may include:•             Providing Debt Recovery advice as required and managing a full and varied case load of these types of Debt including high value Debts•             Completing Debt Recovery negotiations in a wide range of highly complex statutory Debt Recovery cases•             Attendance at regular client review meetings to monitor progress of Debt Recovery and advising on prospects of success, write offs, statutory limitation periods, procedural advice, costs liability as required to allow the Council to make decisions and achieve legally sound solutions•             Issuing court proceedings to recover Debts, drafting court documents and undertaking enforcement proceedings against judgment debtors For further information, please contact Connie Ross or Sam Cox via phone or email for further information   Job Reference: J88394 Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Locum Debt Recovery Lawyer – up to £55 per hour Umbrella – Midlands – 6 months +
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Venn Group
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 10 days
Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Locum Debt Recovery Lawyer based in the Midlands, offering an hourly rate of up to £55 per hour Umbrella.
- The contract is for an initial duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
- Candidates should ideally have experience working within a Local Authority and possess a strong knowledge of Debt Recovery matters.
- The role involves managing a full caseload of debt recovery, including high-value debts related to residential and domiciliary care fees.
- Qualified lawyers, including Solicitors, Barristers, and highly experienced CILEX professionals, are encouraged to apply, with a preference for candidates with relevant experience.
