Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor

Kearns Solicitors is a leading niche law firm, recognised for its expertise in volume and contested debt recovery litigation.

Kearns has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice and strong client service.

Kearns is a member of KLS, the rapidly growing group of leading European debt recovery law firms with operations in Italy and Poland, as well as the UK.

The Senior Dispute Resolution Solicitor is responsible for the following activities:

• Leading and managing the team to deliver outcomes in line with client Service Level Agreements and strategies agreed between the firm’s solicitors and client.
• Reviewing, amending, and drafting procedural documents for efficient case management.
• Overseeing and managing the team’s case load whilst dealing with highly technical/complex queries escalated by the team.
• Corresponding with clients, defendants, and third parties at key stages throughout the legal process to provide updates on potential outcomes.
• Collating, evaluating, and presenting Management Information and Key Performance Indicators to key stakeholders.
• Designing, and delivering bespoke legal training sessions, as required, across the Company.

• Experience: Previous litigation experience within a law firm, preferably dealing with high-volume caseload in consumer credit debt recovery, including managing complex litigation cases and taking cases to trial.
  
  Relevant people management experience.
  
  Business development and / or client relationship management experience is desirable.
• Commercial Awareness: Demonstrates strong commercial acumen, identifying and delivering the best solution for the client, customer, and business.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel and has experience of using electronic case management systems, and call-centre style telephony systems.
  
  Experienced in managing highly technical and complex litigation cases.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly proficient in analysing and interpreting Management Information to improve performance within the team.
  
  Strong negotiation skills to deliver the best outcomes for clients.
• Education: Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE.
• Organisation: Strong organisational and leadership capability with an ability to manage constantly changing priorities.

• Participation in discretionary annual performance related bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave in addition to all Bank Holidays
• Birthday Day Off
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Friendly and supportive working environment including regular social events