Legal executive Work, Jobs in Saint Osyth, Ess (with Salaries)

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People Worldwide Limited —Colchester
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- Full-time
- CRM software
- English
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Lawyer
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
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High Net Worth Residential Fee Earner
Holmes and Hills LLP —Colchester
- Full-time
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- £12.71 an hour
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- English
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- In-person
- Free parking
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Senior Commercial and Compliance Paralegal
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Sales Executive - Property Sector
Home Legal Direct Ltd —Southend-on-Sea
- £36,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
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Associate - Residential Property
Holmes and Hills LLP —Colchester
- Business development
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- Employee assistance programme
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FNZ —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Sales Executive - New Homes, Halstead, CO9 1GE
untypical —Halstead
- Weekend availability
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- £19.38 an hour
- Part-time
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Travel
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- Part-time
- Business development
- Employee assistance programme
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Holmes and Hills LLP —Braintree
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South End City Council —Southend-on-Sea
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- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
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South End City Council —Southend-on-Sea
- £46,142 - £52,413 a year
- Hybrid work
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Legal Executive

People Worldwide Limited
Colchester

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Job details

Full-time
£13 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

CRM software
Case note recording
Legal secretarial experience
Case record updates
English
Microsoft Office Suite
Outbound debtor call management
Accounts Receivable Credit Control
Account escalation for debt management
Computer skills
Financial services
Legal case management
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

Date posted: 18 August 2026

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Job Description:

Location: Office-based (Colchester CO1 1JJ)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Job Summary

We are looking for a confident, organised, and results-driven Legal Executive to join our growing Credit Control and Debt Recovery team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for recovering outstanding debts, communicating professionally with clients and debtors, preparing legal correspondence, negotiating payment arrangements, and maintaining accurate case records.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in debt recovery, credit control, collections, legal administration, or a similar role who is confident handling challenging conversations and enjoys achieving positive results.

Key Responsibilities

Recover overdue debts through telephone calls, emails, SMS, and written correspondence.
Make regular contact with clients and debtors to progress outstanding accounts.
Prepare and issue Letters Before Action and other formal legal correspondence.
Negotiate payment plans, settlement figures, and repayment arrangements.
Monitor outstanding accounts and take appropriate action to maximise recoveries.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
Record all communications, payments, agreements, and case updates accurately.
Follow internal debt recovery procedures and relevant legal requirements.
Liaise with clients regarding outstanding balances and recovery progress.
Work closely with the Credit Control team to achieve recovery targets.
Escalate matters where appropriate and ensure cases are progressed efficiently.
Assist with general legal administration and debt recovery tasks as required.
Identify opportunities to improve debt recovery processes and procedures.

Skills & Experience

Previous experience in debt recovery, credit control, collections, legal administration, or a similar role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confident communicating with clients and debtors by telephone and in writing.
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle challenging conversations professionally and confidently.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases and priorities.
Target-driven with a proactive approach to achieving results.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and spreadsheets.
Experience using case management, CRM, or office systems is desirable.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in credit control, debt recovery, collections, legal administration, or a related field.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills.
Good understanding of professional client communication and debt recovery processes.
Ability to work confidently in an office-based environment.
Right to work in the UK.
Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Colchester CO1 1JJ.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate case records.

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have previous experience in debt recovery, credit control, collections, or legal administration?

How many years of experience do you have handling outstanding debts or overdue accounts?

Do you have experience preparing formal debt recovery correspondence or Letters Before Action?

Experience:

Legal case management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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legal executive jobs in saint osyth, ess

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