Locum Debt Recovery Legal Officer

Locum Debt Recovery Legal Officer Local Authority – West Midlands £40 per hour (Umbrella) Full-Time | 3–6 Month Contract (Likely Extension) Hybrid Working – 1–2 Days per Week Onsite A well-established local authority in the West Midlands is looking to appoint a Locum Debt Recovery Legal Officer on a full-time basis. The Role The successful candidate will manage a mixed civil litigation caseload, with a strong emphasis on debt recovery matters. The role sits within a supportive legal services team and requires the ability to handle files independently while working collaboratively with internal departments. Key Responsibilities • Managing a varied civil litigation caseload • Handling debt recovery litigation from pre-action through to conclusion • Drafting pleadings, legal documentation, and correspondence • Providing clear and practical legal advice to internal stakeholders • Attending court and hearings where required About You • Demonstrable experience in civil litigation • Debt recovery experience highly desirable • Previous local authority experience advantageous but not essential • Confident working autonomously and managing competing deadlines How to Apply / Get in Touch To discuss the role in confidence or to apply, please contact: • Sam Cox – | • or Timothea Nash – | Please quote Job Reference: J94693 when getting in touch.