William James Recruitment
Technical Motor Supervisor
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The Role
Technical Motor Supervisor – Manchester – Hybrid - Up to £48,000
A leading national law firm is seeking a Technical Supervisor to join its Motor Recoveries Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation professional to combine a small caseload with a technical leadership role, supporting the development of fee earners and ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence across the team.
As a Technical Supervisor, you will work closely with the Technical Manager, Team Leaders and senior stakeholders to drive technical performance, improve quality, and ensure compliance with client expectations, SLAs and KPIs.
Alongside handling a caseload of Small Claims Track litigated matters, you will play a key role in coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues across the department.
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of Small Claims Track litigated motor recovery claims
- Supervising and mentoring fee earners to develop technical capability and improve performance
- Supporting the Technical Manager in embedding best practice and maintaining the Recoveries Quality Framework
- Working closely with Team Leaders and senior stakeholders to ensure client SLAs, KPIs and service standards are consistently achieved
- Identifying technical training needs and delivering coaching, mentoring and onboarding support
- Developing new starters through the competency framework to achieve financial authority within six months
- Monitoring workflows, identifying areas of risk, emerging trends and opportunities to improve quality and efficiency
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The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or equivalent with the appropriate practice rights
- Proven litigation experience, ideally within motor recoveries (claimant or defendant experience considered)
- Previous experience managing your own litigated caseload
- Strong understanding of the claims process, litigation strategy and client service requirements
- Experience supervising, mentoring or training colleagues
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
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The Benefits & How to Apply
- Competitive salary up to £48,000 dependent on experience
- Hybrid working
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunity to play a key role in developing technical excellence across a nationally recognised litigation team
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation
Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant INDAF
- Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
- Mobile: 07496 800 407
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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