Solicitor/Team Leader

At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. Our mission is simple: to be the best one-stop shop for accident management and rehabilitation. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law. With a 4.8 Star rating by Trustpilot, we provide an excellent service for the client from start to finish.

We are proud of the ongoing success of our Debt Recovery Team and are excited to expand our established Debt Recovery Team by welcoming a Solicitor to join our team as a Team Leader.

As a Team Leader in the Debt Recovery Team, you would be responsible for the day-to-day management of your own team of dedicated Paralegals, helping drive performance and support development with the aim of ensuring Client retention and debt recovery for the Business.

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).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, on-site parking (subject to availability), and benefits like the Corporate Metro Scheme and Bike to Work Scheme (T&C's apply).
• 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. Each year we support a local charity and host numerous fundraising events to raise money for a good cause. Last year we raised over £20,000 for Tiny Lives and this year we are supporting Rainbow Trust

And More

Responsibilities

• As a
  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.
• Any additional tasks assigned by your manager that align with your full job description.

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 really 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.

Working Hours

This role is Full Time based on 40 Hours per week. We are fully office based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and your typical working week will be Monday to Friday working flexibility between the hours of 7.00am – 7.00pm.

Next Steps?

If you feel this role is the right fit for you, please apply now

If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. After this 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 applying, your application was not successful.

We look forward to reviewing your application