Locum Paralegal
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.0 to £22.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £18.64-£20.86 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4769599_1770721079 |
Summary
Locum Paralegal - Debt Recovery
Duration: 6 months
Pay Rate: £18.61-£20.86 per hour
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office)
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Locum Paralegal to join a busy local authority legal team, with a primary focus on debt recovery. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong litigation or debt recovery experience who is looking to expand their skills within the public sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of debt recovery matters, including pre‑action work and progression of claims.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including correspondence, statements of case, witness statements and court forms.
- Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, debtors, and legal representatives.
- Assist with case preparation and ensure deadlines are met in line with local authority procedures.
- Provide general legal support to the wider team as required.
About You
- Previous experience in debt recovery, civil litigation or a similar area is essential.
- Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment is desirable but not required.
- Strong organisational and case management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Working Arrangements
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, requiring attendance in the office one day per week, with the remainder of the work undertaken remotely.If you are an enthusiastic and capable paralegal seeking a flexible locum opportunity within local government, we'd love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
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