Debt Dispute Resolutionsolicitor in England

Senior Litigation Supervisor (CFA & Court-Led Disputes) – Nottingham
We are recruiting an experienced
Senior Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
to lead frontline supervision and drive the progress of
Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) litigation
and defended court cases within a specialist dispute resolution team.
This is a dual-focus role combining
team leadership, technical mentoring, and hands-on case management
, supporting a high-volume caseload of defended debt and possession claims.
The successful candidate will guide colleagues, remove case barriers, and deliver clear strategic advice to clients, with the aim of resolving matters commercially or representing them at hearing when required.
What the Role Involves
Leadership & Supervision
Overseeing the quality and accuracy of legal drafting produced by solicitors, trainees, and paralegals
Providing day-to-day guidance on court processes, compliance, and case progression
Acting as the first escalation point for team queries and technical support
Supporting workload allocation and identifying capacity or process improvements
Ensuring team performance targets are achieved, including financial recovery, billing output, and work-in-progress management
Contributing to operational refinements in litigation and arrears-focused legal services
Fee-Earning & Case Ownership
Managing
50+ active litigation files
in formal court process (debt disputes and possession claims)
Reviewing case lists monthly to identify barriers, next steps, and billing opportunities
Assessing legal issues following receipt of defence, advising on risks, merits, and commercial strategy
Handling interim contested applications (e.g., set-aside, enforcement challenges), advising on prospects and cost impact
Progressing tenancy and security-linked possession claims, including mortgage-holder engagement where relevant
Drafting and quality-checking key litigation documents, including:
Statements of case
Court applications
Evidence and witness statements
Counsel briefing instructions
Conducting legal research to support robust advice and procedural accuracy
Instructing external experts (e.g., counsel, surveyors, advocates) when required
Negotiating and concluding settlements where commercially possible
Providing clients with monthly updates on progress and projected costs
Maintaining precise time recording and file notes using legal CMS platforms
Supporting regular billing cycles and cost transparency for all non-fixed fee matters
Growth & Profile Building
Contributing written content to support team visibility, including blogs, legal insights, and case success updates
Attending professional networking and industry events to build relationships and generate new opportunities
Supporting business development through educational or promotional legal content
Essential Requirements
Qualified
Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
Minimum of
5 years PQE
Strong background in
civil litigation
, including defended debt and possession proceedings
Experience supervising or mentoring junior legal staff
Confident working with
case management systems
and digital court processes
Excellent communication with clients and legal opponents
Highly organised, commercially aware, and comfortable managing financial and performance targets
Proficient in
Microsoft Office
Preferred (But Not Essential)
Prior exposure to
property management disputes, tenancy litigation, service-linked possession claims, or mortgage-holder negotiations
Experience with
Proclaim or similar legal CMS platforms
Benefits & Working Culture
Private
health and wellbeing support package
Birthday leave day
in addition to annual holiday allowance
Enhanced staff benefits including additional leave and wellbeing initiatives
Ongoing professional development and CPD support
A collaborative, performance-driven team environment
Modern Nottingham-based office with strong progression opportunities
If this role sounds of interest to you, please send your CV or get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more information
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