Legal Executive

  • Hays Collections Ltd
  • Reigate, Surrey
  • Jan 30, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Executive to manage defended Small Claims matters within a busy UK B2B debt collection agency.

Responsibilities

  • Managing defended Small Claims Track cases from defence through to conclusion
  • Reviewing pleadings and court documents
  • Liaising with clients, partnered solicitors , and external agents
  • Handling directions, deadlines, and case progression
  • Supporting enforcement action post-judgment (e.g. warrants, attachments, charging orders)
  • Maintaining accurate case management system records
  • Managing invoices and statement of accounts for clients and debtors
  • Reporting into Head of Collections
  • Supporting the Collections team when necessary
  • Drafting Statutory Demands for directors approval
  • Managing enforcement actions with partnered Solicitors

Essential Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant/Executive
  • Hands-on experience managing Small Claims defences
  • Strong knowledge of CPR, court procedures, and litigation deadlines
  • Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently
  • Good legal process understanding

Desirable:

  • Experience with Fast Track defences
  • Practical experience of enforcement actions
  • Background in debt recovery or volume litigation environments

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced growing debt collection company with aggressive expansion plans
  • Career progression within a fast growing debt recovering agency with opportunity to grow your own team

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person