Litigation Supervisor, Credit Hire

Kennedys; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Litigation Supervisor to manage complex litigation cases while mentoring junior team members. The role involves handling your own caseload and ensuring high-quality client service for top-tier motor insurance clients. Ideal candidates will have around 4+ years of experience in handling litigated Credit Hire claims and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Around 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, 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Formal legal qualifications

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

• 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

Note: 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.