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



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