Litigation Team Leader

Orpington, Kent

Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5pm

MPJ Recruitment Ltd are proud to be supporting one of our law firm clients on the role of Litigation Team Leader based in their office in Orpington, Kent.

This role requires the candidate to have full knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules relating to RTA/Motor Insurance Claims with little supervision. Credit hire experience is desirable.

The client has been trading for over 10 years and invest heavily in the training and support of their staff development along with keeping their technical expertise up to date.

Litigation Team Leader Responsibilities:

• Manage a mixed caseload including but not limited to liability disputes, repair, credit hire small claims cases.
• Effective management of the litigation process to ensure SLA’s are met.
• Work a task list effectively.
• Negotiation of quantum & assessing liability.
• Drafting Court documents.
• Liaise with client’s regarding uninsured losses and to obtain relevant case information in a competent manner.
• Adhering to all court deadlines.
• Take and Draft comprehensive statements.
• Book and instruct Counsel to attend trial.
• Allocate settlement funds.
• Complete appropriate file closure processes
• Act as a Team Leader for the Litigation Team to assist the team with day-to-day queries and training needs
• Assist with training of new staff including preparing training material where necessary
• Conduct training presentations as and when required
• Assist with mentoring and carrying out 1-2-1 meetings with the team, as well as hold team meetings
• Undertake file reviews, supervision and sign off on Court documents for junior members of the team.
• Assist and support the Team manager as and when required

Litigation Team Leader Benefits:

• Hybrid Working (after successful completion of training and your probationary period)
• Buy and Sell Holiday
• Training and development
• Access to our reward hub which includes retail discounts and health & wellbeing.
• Paid volunteer time to support our chosen charity.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Pension contribution.

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