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
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