Lead Service Charge Solicitor

Simpson Judge; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment company is seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Solicitor or Legal Executive to lead a team in Nottingham. You will manage a high-volume caseload while supervising junior staff and ensuring performance goals are met. Ideal candidates will have 1+ years PQE and strong knowledge of debt recovery laws. Benefits include health and wellbeing packages, CPD support, and the opportunity to shape a high-performing legal function.

Benefits

Private health and wellbeing benefits

Birthday leave day

Enhanced benefits package

CPD and professional development support

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE in litigation.
• Experience managing a volume litigated debt caseload.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume portfolio of litigated debt matters.
• Deliver legal advice focused on recovery strategy.
• Supervise assigned paralegal(s) and ensure deadlines.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Debt recovery processes

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Legal case management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Debt Recovery Solicitor / Legal Executive (Team Lead) - Nottingham

We are looking for an experienced Debt Recovery Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to take on a senior role within a fast‑moving legal team, combining caseload ownership with day‑to‑day supervision of a small paralegal group.

This role is ideal for a legal professional who thrives in high‑volume litigation environments, enjoys developing junior colleagues, and is driven by efficient fee recovery and strong commercial outcomes for clients.

You will manage your own court‑led debt caseload while ensuring team milestones, service standards, and financial performance targets are met consistently.

Role Overview

Casework & Client Delivery

• Manage a high‑volume portfolio of litigated debt matters, including claims, judgments, and enforcement activity
• Deliver pragmatic, cost‑aware legal advice focused on risk, recovery strategy, and timely resolution
• Draft and review statements of case, evidence, applications, and advocacy instructions where required
• Lead monthly case reviews to identify delays, determine next steps, and create billing opportunities
• Provide clients with structured, regular updates on progress and projected costs
• Maintain accurate time recording, case notes, and billing data using legal CMS platforms
• Negotiate and conclude settlements where commercially appropriate

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and support assigned paralegal(s), ensuring litigation milestones are met without delay
• Review legal documents for accuracy, quality, and procedural compliance
• Act as the first escalation point for complex or urgent team queries
• Identify workflow issues, remove blockers, and provide direct guidance to maintain case momentum
• Hold monthly 1‑2‑1 performance meetings, setting ambitious goals and monitoring delivery against KPIs
• Champion a culture of accountability, resilience, and high performance within the paralegal group
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in process, systems, and service delivery

Growth & Operational Contribution

• Support referral and professional partner relationships, identifying opportunities to enhance service value
• Represent the team in client meetings, demonstrating commercial insight and strategic leadership
• Assist with the design and rollout of scalable process improvements
• Support wider team financial objectives through strong prioritisation, pace, and performance focus

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation rights
• Minimum of 1+ years PQE
• Experience managing a volume litigated debt caseload
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, debt recovery processes, and leasehold/tenancy‑related debt disputes
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior legal staff
• Proficiency with legal case management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Commercial mindset, highly organised, resilient, and target‑driven
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Desirable Experience

• Property management or tenancy‑linked debt litigation exposure
• Familiarity with Proclaim or similar legal CMS platforms
• Previous line management or supervisory responsibility
• Experience working with professional referrers or referral partners

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Client‑focused and solutions‑driven
• Resilient, tenacious, and persuasive
• Comfortable managing deadlines, KPIs, and financial targets
• Calm and focused under pressure
• Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Data‑literate with the ability to interpret and act on performance information

Benefits

• Private health and wellbeing benefits
• Birthday leave day in addition to annual holiday entitlement
• Enhanced benefits package including additional leave and wellbeing initiatives
• CPD and professional development support
• Nottingham‑based office location
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a high‑performing legal function

If this role sounds of interest to you, please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more info