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Are you an experienced Team Leader looking for a fresh and challenging role with a rapidly expanding law firm? We are seeking an experienced Litigation Team Leader to join our award-winning firm, to manage and develop a busy litigation support team handling pre-issue, post-issue and post-judgment litigation tasks. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our head office in Runcorn, Cheshire. This role requires a confident and resilient people manager with proven experience leading teams. DCB Legal Ltd is a specialist in the provision of legal services relating to Civil and Commercial litigation, debt recovery, property, and High Court Enforcement disputes. We are not a full legal service provider, instead, we focus on providing a contemporary low touch, bespoke legal service in our specialist field of debt recovery and litigation.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the day-to-day management of litigation processes across pre-issue, post-issue and post-judgment matters
Ensure all court deadlines, procedural requirements and regulatory obligations are met
Supervise case progression, workflows, and task allocation to ensure efficiency and quality
Identify process improvements to enhance productivity, accuracy and client outcomes
Work closely with fee earners, solicitors, and senior management to support litigation strategy and operational delivery
Lead, motivate and manage a team with varied personalities and performance levels
Handle performance management, disciplinary issues, grievances and conflict resolution professionally and in line with HR policies
Conduct regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and development planning for team members
Foster a professional, collaborative and accountable team culture
Provide coaching, training and support to improve technical and behavioural performance
Ensure compliance with CPR, court rules, SRA regulations, internal policies and best practice standards
Maintain accurate reporting on KPIs, productivity, and quality metrics
Escalate risks, delays or operational issues to senior management appropriately
Requirements:
Proven experience leading or supervising a litigation or legal operations team
Strong knowledge of litigation processes including pre-issue, post-issue and enforcement/post-judgment procedures
Demonstrable people-management experience, including handling difficult team dynamics, performance issues and conflict
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge and influence
Good IT skills and experience using case management systems
Nice to have:
Experience working within a UK law firm or legal services environment
Knowledge of CPR and court procedures across County Court and High Court
Experience implementing process improvements or change management
What we offer:
Monday - Friday schedule (36.5 hours per week - no weekend or evening work)
Early finish Fridays
Dress Down Fridays
30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Employee Assistance Programme
Newly refurbished offices
Free Mersey Gateway bridge pass
Free parking
Free tea and coffee facilities
Free monthly lunch
Employer contributed pension (applicable after qualifying period)