Litigation Team Leader

Flint Bishop Solicitors

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Great working environment

Car parking provided

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Staff discounts on legal services

Job summary

Flint Bishop Solicitors in Derby seeks a Litigation Team Leader to supervise a Debt Recovery team handling high-value pre-litigation matters, issuing claims, and progressing defended cases. You will guide the team, monitor performance, and drive training and improvements.

The role reports to the Litigation Manager and requires strong supervisory skills and a proactive approach to meet targets and deadlines.

Qualifications

4+ years PQE in litigation
Debt recovery experience in relevant sector
Supervisory experience in recoveries or a legal setting
Genuine interest in contentious area of law
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day work and operations of the Debt Recovery Litigation team.
Collaborate with Debt Recovery Managers and Head of Debts Services for smooth pre- and post-litigation processes.
Ensure financial targets are met within the team.
Ensure firm-wide and departmental SLAs and procedures are followed.
Provide support and guidance to ensure cases progress appropriately.
Run regular file reviews with fee-earners and use them as a developmental tool.
Produce management information for the Debt Recovery Managers.
Upskill knowledge of the litigation process and Debt Recovery, sharing expertise with the team.

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Debt recovery experience

Supervisory experience

Contentious law interest

Time management

Job description

Litigation Team Leader

Department: Debt Recovery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Derby, UK

Description

The Litigation Team Leader is responsible for supervising a team of legal executives and paralegals in our Debt Recovery department who are responsible for taking on high value pre-litigated matters, issuing claims, advising and progressing defended cases and advising in all aspects of enforcement post judgment.

The role focuses largely on day-to-day supervision of the team, overseeing case performance and making recommendations for training and continuous improvements.

The role reports directly to the Litigation Manager

Key Responsibilities

Supervise the day-to-day work and operations of the Debt Recovery Litigation team.
Work closely with the Debt Recovery Managers and Head of Debts Services on departmental matters, ensuring a smooth process between pre & post-litigation matters.
Ensure financial targets are met within the team.
Ensure that all firm-wide and departmental SLAs and procedures are followed.
Work closely with the team to provide support and guidance to ensure cases are progressing appropriately.
Run regular file reviews with fee-earners, raise any issues arising and use this as an ongoing developmental tool.
Produce management information as required by the Debt Recovery Managers.
Continually upskill personal knowledge of the litigation process and Debt Recovery, become an expert in all matters and share this with the wider team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

Ideally be 4 years + PQE (although we will consider candidates able to demonstrate that they satisfy the knowledge and expertise required by the role).
Preferably have prior debt recovery experience in an energy or utilities setting
Have some previous supervisory experience in a recoveries or a legal setting
Have a genuine desire and interest in working in a contentious area of the law
Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseloads

Benefits

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