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Litigation Team Leader

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United Kingdom , Runcorn

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Salary:

30000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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)
  • Full training provided
  • Career development and progression opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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