Job Description

Casual Legal Counsel - Debt Recovery | 10 Hours Per Week n

Casual Legal Counsel - Debt Recovery | 10 Hours Per Week

About the role n

Your main responsibility will be to proactively manage and recover outstanding debts. You will work as a Legal Counsel in a casual capacity, approximately 10 hours per week, providing debt recovery services and general legal and commercial advice to the business.

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- Reviewing outstanding invoices and debtor accounts
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- Contacting customers regarding overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements
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- Managing debt recovery correspondence and follow-up
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- Escalating persistent or disputed debts where appropriate
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- Preparing letters of demand and other legal correspondence
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- Assisting with settlement negotiations and payment arrangements
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- Maintaining accurate records and reporting on debt recovery progress
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- Providing general legal and commercial advice to the business as required
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- Identifying potential legal or contractual issues and recommending practical solutions
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About you nn
- An Australian-qualified lawyer, preferably with a current Australian practising certificate
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- Experienced in commercial law, debt recovery, disputes, credit management or a related area
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- Confident communicating with customers and debtors in a professional but firm manner
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- Litigation experience preferable - with confidence to draft pleadings and other court documents, manage proceedings and conduct NSW local court matters through to hearing
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- Commercially minded and focused on achieving practical outcomes
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- Highly organised and able to work independently
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- Comfortable managing a portfolio of outstanding accounts
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- Solid in written and verbal communication
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- Professional, pragmatic and results-oriented
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- Casual position - approximately 10 hours per week
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- Flexible working arrangements
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- Opportunity to work closely with management and have a direct commercial impact
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- Practical, outcome-focused working environmentScope for the role to grow depending on business needs and performance
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- Suitable for someone seeking flexibility around other professional commitments
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