Head Of Litigation
hace 16 días
Orpington
Head of Litigation (Motor - Credit Hire & Debt Recovery Southeast London (hybrid working available)Full-time / permanentCompetitive salary DOE + excellent benefits MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing, claimant-focused law firm who specialise within motor accident litigation, with particular expertise in credit hire and debt recovery. With a team of nearly 50 professionals and ambitious growth plans, we are entering an exciting phase of expansion. We're now looking for a commercially driven and experienced Head of Litigation to lead our department and play a key role in shaping the future of the firm. The Opportunity This is a senior leadership position combining strategic oversight, team management, and hands-on litigation. You'll take ownership of the litigation department, driving performance, ensuring technical excellence, and managing a caseload of complex, high-value claims. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy • Lead and develop the Litigation Department, • Drive performance, accountability, and a results-focused culture, • Identify risks and escalate key issues to Directors, • Improve processes, systems, and overall legal delivery, • Manage a caseload of high-value litigated claims (£25,000-£100,000+), • Handle complex Multi Track matters from inception to trial/settlement, • Draft proceedings, witness statements, and key legal documents, • Ensure compliance with CPR, court deadlines, and protocols, • Instruct Counsel and oversee hearing preparation, • Lead, mentor, and develop solicitors, fee earners, and support staff, • Conduct performance reviews, training, and one-to-one supervision, • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development, • Carry out file reviews, audits, and compliance checks, • Monitor billing, recovery rates, and departmental profitability, • Report on financial performance and identify growth opportunities, • Ensure efficient case progression and SLA compliance Essential • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate, • Significant PQE in litigation (motor claims highly desirable), • Extensive experience in credit hire and debt recovery, • Proven track record leading or managing a litigation team, • Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), • Experience handling both Fast Track and Multi Track cases, • Experience working with insurer clients or panel work, • Competitive salary, • Hybrid working options, • 32 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Your birthday off, • Pension scheme, • Ongoing professional development CLICK APPLY