Solicitor/Team Leader
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
Winn Group is seeking a Solicitor/Team Leader to oversee a Debt Recovery team. Responsibilities include managing paralegals, conducting litigation, ensuring client retention, and maximizing debt recovery. The role requires 1-3 years PQE, strong litigation knowledge, and experience with Civil Procedure Rules and Debt Pre-Action Protocols.
Responsibilities
- As a Solicitor/Team Leader in our Debt Recovery team, you will supervise a team of Debt Recovery Paralegals.
- Conduct and authorise litigation within the Debt Recovery team.
- Work collaboratively with the Head and Deputy Head of Department to ensure that the team’s performance targets are met.
- Support in the training and development of your team.
- Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with your team.
- Support with Client retention.
- Maximise debt recovery for the Business.
- Commencement of the Debt Pre-Action Protocol.
- Negotiating with Debtors.
- Carry out residency and other searches, assessing Debtors ability to pay.
- Issuing of Part 7 proceedings and making applications.
- Drafting Court Documents, to include applications for Attachment of Earnings Orders, and Charging Orders. Liaising with High Court Enforcement Agents.
- Drafting Witness Statements.
- Preparing cases for Trial.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: Depending on your experience.
- Generous Holiday Package: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday holiday, and options to buy or sell holidays (subject to eligibility).
- Employee Development: Funded learning initiatives, SQE Apprenticeships, and Training Contracts (subject to application).
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, on-site parking (subject to availability), and benefits such as the Corporate Metro Scheme and Bike to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing Support: Virtual GP, Bereavement Support, Discounted Health Checks, Annual Flu Jab and Free Eye Tests.
- Social and Charitable Events: Across the year, we host a range of events, including a Christmas party, as well as an Annual Awards Night, plus various fundraising and social events to support our Charity of the Year.
Working Hours
This role is Full Time based on 40 Hours per week.
We are fully office based, and your typical working week will be Monday to Friday working flexibility between the hours of 7.00am – 7.00pm.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can make a difference to our team and business.
Expected Skills and Experience
- 1-3 years PQE, admitted in England.
- Strong litigation knowledge and experience.
- Experience of Civil Procedure Rules and Debt Pre-Action Protocols.
- Debt Recovery experience.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience in a leadership role or similar relevant experience.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!