Service Care Legal are currently working alongside a Local Authority, based Derbyshire, which is in need of a Debt Recovery Lawyer to join their Adult Social Care legal team.

Please find details of the position below:

Role: Debt Recovery Lawyer - Adult Social Care team

Location: Derbyshire.

Remote working on offer for experienced candidates

Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Rate: £45-£55ph umbrella

Qualifications: Solicitor/Legal Executive or Barrister

The responsibilities involved in the Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Lawyer role:

• Deal with your own Adult Social Care Debt Recovery caseload from start to completion


• There will be some other Debt Recovery work also


• Conduct the recovery of claims within the Litigation and Governance Section of the Legal and Democratic Services Division

• Provide legal and procedural advice on debt recovery matters including co-funding and accommodation charge debts, recovery claims and to conduct such cases before the Court.

The Candidate:

• Must be a qualified Solicitor/Lawyer or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE in Adult Social Care Debt Recovery law


• Ideally someone who has worked for a Local Authority legal department

• The successful applicant will need to have civil litigation experience (including small claims and fast track work) along with excellent advocacy, organisational, problem solving, analytical and communication skills

The benefits of working in the Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Lawyer role:

• Flexible working arrangements


• Weekly payroll


• Hybrid working

If this Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Lawyer vacancy sounds like an opportunity that is right for you, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.