Lead Paralegal

The role

DWF is seeking an experienced Lead Paralegal for their Litigation practice group in Leeds. This role involves managing a varied caseload of debt recovery matters from pre-action to enforcement, with direct line management responsibilities for junior paralegals.

What you'll do

• Manage a varied caseload involving the recovery of client debt from pre-action through to enforcement
• Manage routine matters and more complex, higher-value cases
• Provide direct line management and development of two to three Paralegals
• Understand relevant client strategies and ensure they are applied to cases and projects
• Achieve individual KPIs and contribute strongly to team performance
• Apply expertise to deliver high-quality client work
• Act as a source of technical knowledge within the team
• Research solutions to case or project issues
• Support team revenue through existing business activity and by developing your professional network
• Contribute to bid development cycles where appropriate
• Suggest and implement ideas that improve ways of working and challenge current practices
• Take a proactive approach to problem-solving by identifying potential issues and practical solutions
• Engage fully in the Firm’s Performance Review cycle
• Support the training and development of junior team members, acting as a go-to subject matter expert
• Demonstrate the Firm’s Winning Behaviours and show commitment to its values and CSR agenda

What we're looking for

Benefits