Job Description

Head of Litigation Experienced and commercially astute Head of Litigation sought for a permanent role at a Bromley based law firm with links to the insurance industry specialising in dealing with matters arising from RTA claims. This is a full-time role with the opportunity for hybrid working following a settling in period as well as training and support to provide career progression.

Role involves:

- Head up the Litigation Department - Manage departmental performance, identifying risks and escalating issues to the Directors - Drive a high-performance culture focused on results, accountability, and quality - Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and legal delivery - Lead development of litigation processes to ensure files are compliant, efficient, and profitable - Contribute to senior leadership decisions and business planning Litigation & Case Management

- Run a mixed caseload of high-value litigated matters (£25,000 - £100,000+) - Manage complex and multi track claims from inception through to trial and settlement - Carry out risk assessments & due diligence on new and existing cases - Draft and issue court proceedings and prepare detailed witness statements - Ensure full compliance with court directions and deadlines - Instruct Counsel and manage hearing preparation - Allocate settlement funds and oversee file closure processes - Ensure all litigation activity complies with relevant protocols, CPR, and regulatory requirements - Work task lists effectively to ensure timely progression of cases - Process general incoming post/emails within 5 working days - Liaise with clients regularly to obtain instructions, provide advice, and deliver updates - Prioritise urgent correspondence (including offers) within 2 working days and respond to call-backs within 2 working days - Conduct conference calls with work providers where appropriate Team Management

- Manage, mentor and develop solicitors, fee earners and support staff - Conduct probation reviews, performance reviews, training, and ongoing development - Handle disciplinary matters where required - Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members - Undertake file reviews and provide supervision across the team - Sign off on court documents and key stages of litigation - Conduct one-to-one meetings with fee earners, providing technical guidance on complex matters - Carry out internal audits to ensure SLA compliance and effective case management - Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture - Keep up to date with legislative changes and CPR updates, sharing knowledge / Newsletters across the team and to senior management - Promote continuous professional development across the department - Monitor billing and recovery rates, reporting to Directors on financial performance and opportunities for improvement Operational Responsibilities

- Open/close the office where necessary - Undertake training and development relevant to the role - Carry out ad hoc duties as reasonably required by the Directors Required experience/qualifications

- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate - Extensive experience in credit hire litigation and debt recovery - Proven experience heading up or managing a litigation department - Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) - Demonstrable experience handling fast track and multi-track cases - Strong commercial awareness and financial management experience - Experience dealing with insurer clients and panel work desirable but not essential - Familiarity with case management systems and legal tech solutions desirable but not essential Benefits:

- Hybrid working - 32 days annual leave plus additional day off for your birthday - Training and development to support career progression - Access to our reward hub which includes retail discounts and health & well being - Paid volunteer time to support their chosen charity