Experienced and commercially astute Head of Litigation sought for a permanent role at a Bromley based law firm with links to the insurance industry specialising in dealing with matters arising from RTA claims. This is a full‑time role with the opportunity for hybrid working following a settling in period as well as training and support to provide career progression.
Role involves
Head up the Litigation Department
Manage departmental performance, identifying risks and escalating issues to the Directors
Drive a high‑performance culture focused on results, accountability, and quality
Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and legal delivery
Lead development of litigation processes to ensure files are compliant, efficient, and profitable
Contribute to senior leadership decisions and business planning
Litigation & Case Management
Run a mixed caseload of high‑value litigated matters (£25,000 - £100,000+)
Manage complex and multi‑track claims from inception through to trial and settlement
Carry out risk assessments & due diligence on new and existing cases
Draft and issue court proceedings and prepare detailed witness statements
Ensure full compliance with court directions and deadlines
Instruct Counsel and manage hearing preparation
Allocate settlement funds and oversee file closure processes
Ensure all litigation activity complies with relevant protocols, CPR, and regulatory requirements
Work task lists effectively to ensure timely progression of cases
Process general incoming post/emails within 5 working days
Liaise with clients regularly to obtain instructions, provide advice, and deliver updates
Prioritise urgent correspondence (including offers) within 2 working days and respond to call‑backs within 2 working days
Conduct conference calls with work providers where appropriate
Team Management
Manage, mentor and develop solicitors, fee earners and support staff
Conduct probation reviews, performance reviews, training, and ongoing development
Handle disciplinary matters where required
Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members
Undertake file reviews and provide supervision across the team
Sign off on court documents and key stages of litigation
Conduct one‑to‑one meetings with fee earners, providing technical guidance on complex matters
Carry out internal audits to ensure SLA compliance and effective case management
Foster a high‑performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture
Keep up to date with legislative changes and CPR updates, sharing knowledge / newsletters across the team and to senior management
Promote continuous professional development across the department
Monitor billing and recovery rates, reporting to Directors on financial performance and opportunities for improvement
Operational Responsibilities
Open/close the office where necessary
Undertake training and development relevant to the role
Carry out ad hoc duties as reasonably required by the Directors
Required experience / qualifications
Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate
Extensive experience in credit hire litigation and debt recovery
Proven experience heading up or managing a litigation department
Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
Demonstrable experience handling fast‑track and multi‑track cases
Strong commercial awareness and financial management experience
Experience dealing with insurer clients and panel work desirable but not essential
Familiarity with case management systems and legal tech solutions desirable but not essential
Benefits
Hybrid working
32 days annual leave plus additional day off for your birthday
Training and development to support career progression
Access to our reward hub which includes retail discounts and health & well‑being
Paid volunteer time to support their chosen charity
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a firm that place their clients at the heart of what they do whether working with large corporate clients or individuals. They value their staff greatly and invest heavily in training and supporting staff development along with keeping their technical expertise up to date.
The firm are a growing claimant‑focused law firm specialising in motor accident litigation, with particular expertise in credit hire and debt recovery. With a team of 47 staff, they are entering a key phase of growth and have an ambitious and forward‑thinking senior management team, building a sustainable well‑managed profitable business that has expanded year on year since first being established.
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