Team Leader – Recoveries (RTA Litigation)
This is a Team Leader opportunity within the RTA litigation recoveries team, offering a balance of hands on caseload management and early leadership responsibility.
The role is suited to someone who wants to take ownership of a small litigated caseload while also supporting, supervising, and developing junior colleagues.
You will play a key role in maintaining technical standards, supporting operational delivery, and contributing to a high performance and supportive team environment.
This is a Hybrid Role
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a small caseload of litigated RTA liability claims from instruction through to resolution
* Provide supervision and guidance to litigation executives and junior team members
* Support training and development of legal apprentices and junior staff
* Contribute to team performance metrics including billing and revenue targets
* Assist with client service delivery, ensuring SLA adherence and strong response times
* Participate in quality control activity including file reviews and audits
* Engage professionally with clients, insurers, and third parties
* Support operational initiatives including systems, training, and process improvements
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in this Team Leader – Recoveries role, you will need:
* Experience in RTA litigation and road traffic accident claims
* Strong understanding of liability and personal injury litigation principles
* Experience managing a litigated caseload
* Previous supervisory, coaching, or team leadership experience in legal services
* Experience attending court and handling defended matters
* Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
* Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
* High attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy
* A collaborative, client focused approach
Benefits Package
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus holiday buy scheme
* Life insurance and income protection
* Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
* Employee assistance programme and digital GP services
* Pension scheme
* Electric car scheme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* Discounted gym membership and employee discount hub
* Flu and eyecare vouchers