Solicitor / Litigation Executive - Litigation Team Leader

Department: Debt Recovery

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Derby, UK

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.

This role reports directly to the Litigation Manager.

• 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.

You will:

• Be 4 years + PQE
• 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

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