Role: Litigation & Debt Recovery Solicitor
Location: Sheffield City Centre, South Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000
Contract: Full time, permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation & Debt Recovery Solicitor to join a growing and dynamic legal team specialising in debt recovery, defended litigation, and dispute resolution.
This role offers the chance to manage a diverse caseload of defended matters across small claims, fast-track, and multi-track proceedings while working closely with a varied client base to deliver commercially focused recovery solutions.
You will be joining a collaborative and fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in progressing litigation matters from initial assessment through to resolution. The position is ideally suited to a proactive and organised legal professional who enjoys managing their own caseload, building strong client relationships, and working within a high-volume litigation setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a defended caseload across small claims, fast-track, and multi-track litigation matters, ensuring proactive progression and timely follow-up through effective case management systems
• Reviewing complex and high-value pre-legal accounts to assess litigation suitability and recommend appropriate recovery strategies
• Conducting defended litigation, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and court documentation, as well as preparing comprehensive trial bundles
• Advising clients on legal risks, recovery prospects, and commercially viable dispute resolution strategies
• Liaising with courts, enforcement agents, insolvency practitioners, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient progression of matters
• Handling insolvency-related proceedings, including Bankruptcy Petitions and Winding Up Petitions
• Managing Return of Goods claims and associated enforcement actions
• Supporting wider team objectives and contributing to the continued growth and success of the legal department

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a confident and commercially minded solicitor with strong litigation experience and the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently. You will possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to client service and case progression.
Experience within debt recovery, defended litigation, insolvency proceedings, or commercial recoveries would be highly advantageous.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Standard sick pay
• Standard parental leave

About the Business

CRA Consulting are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and expanding organisation located just outside Sheffield City Centre.
Part of a wider UK group employing over 500 people nationwide, the business specialises in debt recovery and litigation services, supporting a broad portfolio of retail, banking, and commercial clients. The organisation is committed to delivering effective recovery solutions while helping individuals achieve manageable repayment outcomes.
Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.