Associate, Litigation Supervisor (Credit Hire)

Kennedys; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking a Litigation Supervisor to manage complex intermediate cases and mentor junior team members. The role involves handling a personal caseload, supervising colleagues, drafting court documents, and ensuring high-quality client service. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in litigated Credit Hire claims and possess strong negotiation and communication skills. This position is based in Manchester with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience handling High value litigated Credit Hire claims.
• 18 months+ experience in a supervisory capacity dealing with litigated Credit Hire claims.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of Fast track / Intermediate complex matters.
• Supervise and provide training to less experienced colleagues.
• Draft and file court documents.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Litigation Supervisor to manage complex intermediate / Multi-track cases. You'll handle your own caseload while also having the opportunity to mentor junior team members, contributing to the team's growth and success.

Team

Working within our Motor team, you will progress claims across multiple litigation stages on behalf of top-tier motor insurance clients. You will utilise our hybrid working model from one of our offices in Birmingham or Manchester

Client Base

• Insurers
• Claims handlers
• Self-insured organisations

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of Fast track / Intermediate complex, Credit Hire matters
• Supervise, Provide training, guidance and support to less experienced colleagues
• Draft and file court documents
• Lead negotiations to case progression
• Ensure high-quality client service and compliance with internal and procedural standards

Required experience

• Qualified Solicitor
• Around 4+ years'experience handling High value litigated Credit Hire claims
• 18 months+ experience in a supervisor capacity dealing with litigated Credit Hire claims
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent negotiation, organisational, and communication skills
• Formal legal qualifications are advantageous, but demonstrable practical litigation experience is crucial
• where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 47 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.

We strive to celebrate empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.