Litigation Team Leader

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

About Flint Bishop

Flint Bishop is a multi-award-winning, top 200 UK law firm. We have been providing legal services to businesses and individuals for over a century.

Recognised as a ‘leading firm’ by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, the outstanding quality of our staff and service levels is underlined by our ISO quality assurance accreditations, industry awards and peer ranking.

We have approximately 450 solicitors and legal experts who use their technical skills and expertise for one mission: to provide clients with clear advice that helps them to achieve their goals as effectively as possible.