Debt Litigation Solicitor
Job description
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Debt Recovery Solicitor | 5+ Years PQE | Newcastle | Hybrid working
A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Litigation Solicitor to join its thriving Newcastle office. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-performing team delivering specialist legal services to major financial services clients.
The role
You will take ownership of a varied caseload of unsecured debt recovery matters, delivering clear, commercially focused advice and progressing cases through litigation, negotiation, and enforcement to achieve effective outcomes.
This role will suit a confident and proactive litigator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing high-volume work alongside high-quality client service. You will ensure matters are progressed efficiently while consistently protecting and advancing client interests at every stage.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding practice area where you can take real ownership of your work, develop leadership responsibilities, and be part of a culture that values collaboration, progression, and professional development. Applications are also welcomed from candidates with a strong background in civil litigation who are looking to specialise further within debt recovery.
About You
- Ideally you will be a qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE
- Strong background in litigation, ideally with debt recovery experience
- Confident managing a high-volume caseload independently
- Good understanding of unsecured debt recovery processes
- Commercially aware with a strong client-focused mindset
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
- Comfortable using case management systems and legal research tools
How to Apply
If you would be interested in this Newcastle based Debt Recovery Solicitor role, please contact Helen Mauborgne at Sacco Mann on or email your CV to
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role
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⭐ Highlight your PQE level prominently as they specifically seek 5+ years qualified experience
📊 Quantify your caseload management: "Managed 150+ debt recovery cases simultaneously, achieving 85% recovery rate"
🌐 Emphasise any financial services client experience as they serve major financial institutions
🎯 Showcase your litigation experience with specific debt recovery outcomes and enforcement actions
🤝 Demonstrate your commercial awareness with examples of client-focused solutions in debt recovery
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- •Managed 180+ unsecured debt recovery cases simultaneously, achieving 78% successful recovery rate through strategic litigation and negotiation
- •Progressed high-value debt matters exceeding £2M through County Court proceedings, securing enforcement orders within 6-week average timeframes
- •Delivered commercially focused legal advice to 12 financial services clients, reducing litigation costs by 25% through early settlement negotiations
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Sacco Mann's expanding debt recovery practice presents exactly the litigation specialisation opportunity I seek, particularly given your focus on major financial services clients and the hybrid working model in Newcastle. My litigation experience and commercial awareness align perfectly with your requirements for managing high-volume unsecured debt recovery matters.
My background in civil litigation has equipped me with the case management skills and client-focused approach essential for progressing complex debt recovery cases through negotiation, litigation, and enforcement stages.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you prioritise and manage a high-volume debt recovery caseload?
- ›What case management systems have you used for litigation matters?
- ›Explain the key stages of unsecured debt recovery proceedings
- ›How do you conduct legal research for complex debt recovery cases?
- ›What enforcement options are available after obtaining judgment in debt cases?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage competing priorities with multiple urgent cases
- ›Describe a situation where you had to deliver difficult news to a client
- ›Give an example of when you took ownership of a challenging case
- ›How do you maintain quality while working at pace in a high-volume environment?
- ›Tell me about a time you collaborated effectively with colleagues on a complex matter
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage competing priorities with multiple urgent cases
Give an example of when you took ownership of a challenging case