Supervising Solicitor/CILEX (4+ PQE)

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Supervising Solicitor (4+ PQE)/CILEX with Litigation Practice Rights – up to £60k per annum
DCB Legal is a highly successful client-focused business and are one of the market leaders in commercial litigation, with a commitment to maintaining the highest of standards, exceeding guidelines set out by our various accreditations. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to expand our litigation supervision team in Runcorn and so an exciting opportunity has arisen within our bulk litigation department to work with and supervise our strong and experienced paralegal teams.
Your Role
As a Supervising Solicitor / CILEX Practitioner, you will:
Take responsibility for the conduct of litigation, ensuring all reserved legal activities are carried out by you or another authorised person. Work closely alongside a Team Leader, who will focus on people management and day-to-day operational delivery, while you provide legal supervision and technical oversight. Supervise and support a team of paralegals, providing guidance, feedback, and ensuring quality and compliance. Check, review, and sign off pleadings, statements of case, statements of truth, applications, and other formal documents. Manage a personal caseload of litigation matters, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and in clients’ best interests. Provide training and mentoring to paralegals and junior staff, developing skills and ensuring consistency across the team. Monitor and report on compliance with professional obligations, escalating risks as necessary. Collaborate with senior management to continuously improve processes, policies, and litigation delivery.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are both technically strong and collaborative leaders. You will have:
Solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 4 years’ PQE, or CILEX Fellow with Litigation Practice Rights and at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience. Demonstrable litigation experience, ideally in financial services, debt purchase, debt recovery, or commercial disputes. Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework for the conduct of litigation. Proven ability to supervise and develop junior legal staff, ideally in a high-volume environment. Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills. Commercial awareness and the ability to balance compliance with operational efficiency. A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with strong organisational skills.
What We Offer
The opportunity to play a key role in a growing and forward-thinking legal services business.
Career development and progression opportunities, including leadership pathways. Salary range £45k-£60k per annum Monday – Friday schedule (36.5 hours per week) 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Supportive and collaborative working culture. On-site role with a strong team environment in Runcorn. Rapidly expanding multi-functional operation Employee Assistance Programme Free parking Company social events Full training provided.
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Location:
Runcorn
Salary:
£45,000 - £60,000 a year
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Legal

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