First Legal Services is a developing law firm experiencing positive growth. We primarily work with Housing Disrepair claims but will be looking to expand into other areas in the coming months.
We currently have an opening for a Litigation Team Leader to join our Housing Disrepair department based in our Liverpool Office. The team handles complex litigation and is extremely busy. As a team leader within First Legal Solicitors, you need to be dedicated and motivated, with a focus on quality and a desire to deliver. You will report to the Department Manager and be responsible for managing daily activity, performance and results as well as ensuring the team delivers first class service to our individual clients.
KPI reporting and key task management
Training and staff development including conducting one to ones and appraisals
Overseeing the progression and resolution of all cases in the team throughout the litigation process
Inspirational leader of people and teams, with previous supervisory or management experience
Experience working in Housing Disrepair advantageous.
Significant experience of civil litigation claims handling from inception to trial
Holistic approach to case management and strategy setting – seeing the bigger picture
Good knowledge of litigation case management processes (Proclaim is desirable but not essential)
Dedication to professional development of team and individuals
Time management and organisational skills
Effective use of Litigation Case Management Systems
Experience of effective management of significant caseload from inception to trial
Part 7 litigation experience
Multitrack and fast track litigation experience
Previous supervisory or management experience within litigated practice area
Competitive basic salary
~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
~ Birthday off
~ Additional day off over Christmas.
~“Employee Assistance programme.
~ Salary sacrifice Scheme
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