Legal Officer (Debt Recovery)

Company: WMJobs
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Location: Warwick
Job Description:

About The Role

Warwickshire Legal Services is recruiting up to three dedicated Legal Officers to join our Debt Recovery Team. This role offers a responsible position within a high‑performing team, focusing on debt recovery for Warwickshire County Council and other public bodies. Candidates should have a positive, can‑do attitude and an excellent grounding in civil litigation, capable of working independently at a senior level on debt cases.

Key Requirements

  • Genuine interest in civil litigation and debt work.
  • Strong client care, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and mentoring capabilities.
  • High IT literacy and strong administrative skills.
  • Either 60 months of relevant experience, or a legal qualification (Law Degree / CILEx Level 6 or equivalent) plus 36 months of relevant experience.

About the Team

Our team is a unique in‑house legal department of over 140 professionals, operating as a business within Warwickshire County Council. We practise agile working, offering the flexibility to work within the office or remotely. Positions are full‑time (37 hours/week) with options for part‑time working.

Benefits

  • LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Employee benefits scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing support
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Closing Date

Thursday 9th July 2026

Equal Opportunities

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.

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Posted: June 23rd, 2026