DAC Beachcroft
Supervisor (Solicitor/CILEX Lawyer) - Property / Motor Recoveries
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Department: CSG - Property (Insurance / Damage / Recoveries / Subsidence)
Location: Birmingham
Description
We are looking for a qualified lawyer, who is authorised to conduct litigation, to effectively manage, supervise, develop and coach a team of lawyers by ensuring the team deliver and exceed against financial targets, maintain and improve the quality of service to clients.
We have a role in our Property Recoveries team and a role in our Motor Recoveries team.
What you will do?
- Ensuring files are run pro-actively and effectively to conclusion by the relevant lawyers, with appropriate deadlines met.
- Ensuring that lawyers work effectively to meet the needs of the clients and the commercial requirements of the firm, managing any identified fee earner performance or conduct issues to include:
- Ensuring any client complaint, emerging risk or compliance issues within a case are identified, addressed and escalated to the Team Manager within required timescales, as well as ensuring that relevant learning points are highlighted and actioned.
- Direct line management for a team of lawyers.
- Managing performance issues for individual lawyers within their sub-team, which could include carrying out investigations, supporting the implementation and review of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPS) and providing additional technical support or training
- Driving and improving individual lawyers financial performance through effective management and support
- Supporting the Team Manager with recruitment activities, such as interviewing and application short-listing.
- Responsible for the induction of new joiners and ongoing technical development of lawyers
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Who you are
- Previous supervision and / or team management experience is advantageous and essential when managing lawyers undertaking more complex roles.
- Sufficient technical ability to supervise the allocated sub-team .
- A high level of personal compliance with DAC Beachcroft Group protocols and procedures.
- Evidence of achievement of personal financial performance.
- Evidence of commercial acumen.
- Evidence of effective people management skills including the ability to motivate, coach and mentor team members at all levels.
- Organised and able to handle multiple demands and deadlines simultaneously.
- Able to communicate confidently orally and in writing at all levels.
- Demonstrates alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
What's in it for you?
- High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance - https://jobs.dacbeachcroft.com/whats-in-it-for-you/
- A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
- Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
- In person and remote social events
- Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities
- We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
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We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.
Note for Recruitment Agencies
DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).
Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.
For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com
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