Head of Civil Litigation - mlr legal recruitment : Job Details

Position: Head of Civil Litigation

My client is looking for an enthusiastic leader who can bring expertise to the team and contribute to their continued success.

They are seeking a dynamic individual with 6+ years of qualification and team leader experience to join as Head of Civil Litigation.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of annual billing of profit costs
• Experience in leading a litigation department
• Strong understanding of firm budgets and income
• Ability to train junior members of the team

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and motivating a team of individuals at varying levels
• Setting objectives, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and supporting professional development
• Holding team meetings
• Conducting monthly 1-2-1 performance reviews
• Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Planning and distributing workload
• Ensuring compliance with legal procedures and best practices
• Staying up to date with legal developments related to the team, department, and wider unit
• Acting as the first point of contact for client complaints

Location: Merseyside

Working Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 9 am - 5.30 pm
• Friday: 9 am - 2 pm

Annual Leave: 30 days a year (including Bank Holidays)

Christmas Shut Down: Close for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year

Salary: Competitive

Apply below or contact Steph McCormack at mlr Legal Recruitment for more details.