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Solicitor Team Leader - Contested Litigation - Newcastle

Solicitor Team Leader - Contested Litigation - Newcastle

qed legal • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Solicitor Team Leader – Contested LitigationNewcastle | Leadership Opportunity I'm currently working with a well-established and growing North East law firm that is looking to recruit a Solicitor Team Leader to join its successful Contested Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation solicitor who enjoys mentoring and developing others and is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, while remaining involved in high-quality, technically challenging litigation.The Opportunity Working closely with senior management, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of a busy contested litigation team. You'll be responsible for supporting, developing and motivating fee earners, ensuring the team consistently delivers excellent client service while achieving departmental objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence performance, help shape the team's future and contribute to the continued success of a thriving litigation department.Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and support a team of litigation fee earners.
  • Provide technical guidance throughout the lifecycle of litigated claims.
  • Work closely with senior management to achieve team and departmental performance targets.
  • Coach, mentor and develop junior lawyers and fee earners.
  • Authorise key stages of litigation for assistant fee earners.
  • Monitor KPIs, case progression and overall team performance.
  • Promote best practice, compliance and continuous improvement across the department.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
About You You'll ideally have:
  • Qualified Solicitor status.
  • Strong experience handling RTA litigation, particularly Credit Hire and Vehicle Damage disputes.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, Pre-Action Protocols and litigated claims.
  • Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring a team, or a genuine desire to step into a leadership position.
  • Strong commercial awareness and excellent decision-making skills.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
What's on Offer?
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience.
  • The opportunity to lead an established and successful litigation team.
  • High-quality, complex litigation work.
  • Genuine career progression within a growing business.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine your technical expertise with leadership and make a real impact within a successful litigation team, I'd love to have a confidential chat.For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact Beth Livings at QED Legal.
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