Litigation Specialist

Job Description

Litigation SpecialistJoin the Access Family and see how we make software ideas become a reality! Our core value of Love Work, Love Life, Be You has been central to our success and so were looking for people to join us who share our passion for making things better every day and help us continue to grow. We are the number one UK headquartered software provider in the UK and are forecasted to grow to a global population of over 12,000 employees by 2026. What are we all about At Access, we love software and how technology never stays the same. Its this obsession that drives us to work closely across sectors to understand the business needs of our customers - from the Hospitality sector, to Manufacturing industry, to Not for Profitsto Construction, and many more. Were passionate about helping our customers stay one step ahead of the challenges facing their industry and business, currently helping over 60,000 customers to have the freedom to do more. About you: The Access Group is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Litigation Specialist to join our Credit Control team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing debt collection efforts towards customers who are in default of our payment terms. This positionrequires collaboration with solicitors and leveraging legal experience to navigate complex legal processes effectively. If you have a passion for legal compliance, outstanding communication skills, and a drive to achieve results, we want to hear from you. Day-to-day, you will: • Assess accounts in default for the risk and likelihood of recovery through Court Action balanced with the costs for this action.• Responsible for issuing small claims in-house.• Case Management: Manage a portfolio of debt collection cases, including monitoring payment schedules, negotiating settlements, and escalating cases as needed. • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all debt collection activities, prepare documentation for solicitors, and provide updates on the status of outstanding debts. • Legal Compliance: Ensure all debt collection activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to bankruptcy laws. • Collaboration with Solicitors: Work closely with solicitors to initiate legal proceedings, draft legal documents, and represent the companys interests in court if necessary. • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve debt collection processes and procedures, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Support the Credit Control Team with reporting of accounts which may have entered into official insolvency or dissolution.Your skills and experiences might also include: • Legal experience, preferably in debt collection or litigation. • Knowledge of legal procedures and insolvency laws related to debt collection. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in legal research and knowledge of case management software is desirable. • A proactive attitude and a commitment to achieving targets and deadlines. What does Access offer you We are a growing software company, and we deliver on what we say we do! We take the development of our people very seriously and we will work with you to carve out your success plan and an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real difference. On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer youre with us), and a matched pension scheme youll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives backso youll also have a charity day you can take to support something that matters to you.At Access were all about helping everyone Love Work and Love Life. Why Because we believe people can only be their best when they can be themselves. So, if you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesnt match perfectly, wed still loveto hear from you. You might just be who we are looking for. We love the fact that were all different. We believe by having more diverse perspectives at work improves how we run our business, helps us to better support our customers, and when you think about it, its just more fun! Whats holding you back Come and be part of our Amazing Access Family! Love Work. Love Life. Be You.