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Legal Executive - Small Claims Litigation In-office Full-time £35-45k Are you an experienced Legal Executive or Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment where no two days are the same? We're working with a rapidly expanding UK B2B debt recovery agency that's looking to strengthen its legal team with a confident and capable professional to manage defended Small Claims Track matters from start to finish. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business where your contribution will have real impact. You'll take ownership of your own caseload while working closely with senior leadership, with clear progression opportunities as the company continues to scale. What You'll Be Doing Managing defended Small Claims cases from defence through to resolution Reviewing legal documents, pleadings, and court papers Liaising with clients, solicitors, and third-party agents Keeping cases on track-handling deadlines, directions, and progression Supporting post-judgment enforcement actions (warrants, attachments, charging orders) Maintaining accurate case records and systems Drafting Statutory Demands for approval Assisting the wider Collections team when needed What We're Looking For At least 2 years' experience in a Legal Assistant or Legal Executive role Hands-on experience with defended Small Claims litigation Strong understanding of CPR, court procedures, and deadlines Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with strong written skills Ability to manage a busy caseload independently Experience with Fast Track litigation Exposure to enforcement actions Background in debt recovery or volume litigation What's In It For You? Competitive salary based on experience Genuine career progression opportunities -including the chance to build your own team Be part of a high-growth, ambitious company Casual dress environment On-site parking This vacancy is being advertised by a recruitment agency. By applying, you consent to your data being processed in line with GDPR for the purposes of recruitment. Your information will be handled securely and will not be shared without your permission.