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East Sussex County Council

Legal Assistant – Debt

East Sussex County Council

. Work within the Commercial & Litigation section of Legal Services .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeLewes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £26,847 - £28,608 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in debt recovery within a legal context, effectively managing a large caseload while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication skills are essential for advising clients and collaborating with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Debt Recovery ExpertiseEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailWorkload PrioritizationCustomer Advisory Skills

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Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationGood Telephone MannerAnalytical Skills
Industry Keywords
Commercial & LitigationLegal ServicesCaseload ManagementFinance RecoveryUK Eligibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work within the Commercial & Litigation section of Legal Services
  • Handle predominantly debt recovery work to secure valuable finance for the Council
  • Assist in other areas of the team when required
  • Carry a large caseload
  • Develop expertise and a specialism in debt recovery
  • Work under the supervision of a supportive manager
  • Attend an in-person interview at County Hall in Lewes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
  • Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English
  • Ability to analyse facts and apply them
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good telephone manner
  • Ability to prioritise a diverse workload effectively and meet deadlines
  • CV and supporting statement required
  • Ability to work in the UK or eligibility for UK sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supportive manager
  • Meaningful and purposeful work serving the local community
  • Early exposure to responsibility and own caseload
  • Diverse range of employment benefits (details provided on benefits page)
  • Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities