Solicitor / Team Leader

Flint Bishop Solicitors; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Derby is seeking a Solicitor / Team Leader for their Debt Recovery department. The role involves supervising a team and ensuring efficient case progression. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years PQE with supervisory experience in legal or recoveries settings. The firm offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and numerous employee benefits including holiday options and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Staff discounts on legal services

Qualifications

• Ideally have 4 years+ PQE or management experience in professional services.
• Preferably possess prior debt recovery experience in energy or utilities.
• Have prior supervisory experience in a recoveries or legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Debt Recovery Litigation team.
• Work closely with Debt Recovery Managers on departmental matters.
• Ensure financial targets are met within the team.
• Run regular file reviews with fee-earners.

Skills

PQE of 4 years+

Debt recovery experience

Supervisory experience

Time management skills

Job description

Solicitor / Team Leader

Department: Debt Recovery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Derby, UK

Description

The Litigation Team Leader is responsible for supervising a team of solicitors, 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 applications who demonstrate management experience in a professional services environment)
• 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

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Derby head offices
• Car parking provided by the firm
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services