Job Description
The Role
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Technical Motor Supervisor – Manchester – Hybrid - Up to £48,000
A leading national law firm is seeking a Technical Supervisor to join its Motor Recoveries Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation professional to combine a small caseload with a technical leadership role, supporting the development of fee earners and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence across the team.
As a Technical Supervisor, you will work closely with the Technical Manager, Team Leaders and senior stakeholders to drive technical performance, improve quality, and ensure compliance with client expectations, SLAs and KPIs.
Alongside handling a caseload of Small Claims Track litigated matters, you will play a key role in coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues across the department.
The Role
- Managing a caseload of Small Claims Track litigated motor recovery claims
Supervising and mentoring fee earners to develop technical capability and improve performance
Supporting the Technical Manager in embedding best practice and maintaining the Recoveries Quality Framework
Working closely with Team Leaders and senior stakeholders to ensure client SLAs, KPIs and service standards are consistently achieved
Identifying technical training needs and delivering coaching, mentoring and onboarding support
Developing new starters through the competency framework to achieve financial authority within six months
Monitoring workflows, identifying areas of risk, emerging trends and opportunities to improve quality and efficiency
The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or equivalent with the appropriate practice rights
Proven litigation experience, ideally within motor recoveries (claimant or defendant experience considered)
Previous experience managing your own litigated caseload
Strong understanding of the claims process, litigation strategy and client service requirements
Experience supervising, mentoring or training colleagues
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
The Benefits & How to Apply
- Competitive salary up to £48,000 dependent on experience
Hybrid working
Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
Supportive and collaborative working environment
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy and sell annual leave
Private medical insurance
Company pension scheme
Opportunity to play a key role in developing technical excellence across a nationally recognised litigation team
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation
Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant INDAF
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