Junior Paralegal

We're looking for a Junior ParalegalWe're looking for a Junior Paralegal within our in-house Litigation team, you will support the effective and smooth running of the collections and Litigation function through undertaking tasks to ensure the timely drafting and filing of documents, together with other administrative tasks to aid the department as a whole. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a dynamic, fast paced environment.About UsFast, flexible finance empowers small businesses to manage their cash flow better and seize opportunities - making their business and the economy stronger as a whole. At iwoca, we do just that. We help businesses get the funds they need, when they need it, often within minutes.We’ve already made several billion in funding available to over 100,000 businesses since we launched in 2012, and positioned ourselves as a leading Fintech in Europe. Our mission is to finance one million businesses. We’ll get there by continuing to make our finance ever more relevant and accessible to more businesses by combining cutting-edge technology, data science and a 5-star customer service.Our culture We’re expanding fast across our offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt. With all this growth, we’re looking for people who want to learn on the job and lead projects, knowing that your ideas will impact thousands of small businesses.The roleAs a Junior Paralegal, Your Role Will Be ToDraft legal correspondence with support from Senior ParalegalsWork closely with team members in Collections and Litigation to ensure clerical order across the department, facilitating positive customer outcomesHandle inbound and outbound correspondence for the departmentCollection and delivery of physical post each dayAssist Collection Managers & Paralegals with referrals to third parties, such as Solicitors, High Court Enforcement Officers and Insolvency PractitionersFile records and log incoming mailDraft letters as part of the legal processContribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing within the teamKeep accurate system records of activities, observations and outcomes within the Collections and Litigation processesAlert relevant Collector or Paralegal of issues requiring their attentionEnsure compliance with all appropriate legislation regulatory body guidelines and adhere to our company policies and proceduresIdeally You'll HaveGreat organisational and time management skillsAbility to think on your feet while following Collections and Litigation processes and policiesExcellent communication skills and teamwork - you’ll be liaising with colleagues across the business and also external suppliersAbility to prioritise and organise workloadAbility to learn quickly and develop both new and existing skillsStrong attention to detail with high levels of accuracyConfident to raise issues that may need addressing or suggest improvements to existing processesAbility to perform well under the pressure of multiple deadlinesEntrepreneurial spirit with a real enthusiasm for helping SMEsPrevious legal/administrative experience would be ideal but is not essentialPrevious knowledge of Google Docs and Google Sheets would be beneficialBe smart, humble and motivatedWork-life balance is incredibly important at iwoca and we offer flexible working so you can make better use of your free time. This is a hybrid role where you'll go into the office twice a week with the team, with the option to work from home for the rest of the week.We want to make iwoca a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can confidently be yourself. We understand that inclusivity, and diversity that comes through greater inclusivity, isn't an optional add-on; it's the core ingredient of what makes us great. We care about making iwoca a healthy and happy community for all of our team members to thrive in.Our BenefitsWe put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work:Offices in London, Leeds and Frankfurt.Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football…Two company retreats a year, we’ve been to France, Italy, Spain and further afieldPlenty of drinks and snacks in our offices.We Offer a Wide Range Of BenefitsMedical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership25 days’ holiday, an extra day off for your birthday and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leaveInstant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, SpillShare optionsGenerous maternity and paternity leaveA nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save moneyPaid volunteering day to support your chosen charityExtra leave if you want to travel or studyOne-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 yearsCycle-to-work schemeElectric car schemeAnd to make sure we all keep learning, we offer:An L&D budget for everyone, including a book budgetCompany-wide talks with internal and external speakersAccess to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to codeCompensation Range: £25K - £29K