Debt Dispute Resolution Solicitor

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 servicesFee-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 mattersGrowth & 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 contentEssential 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 OfficePreferred (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 platformsBenefits & 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 opportunitiesIf this role sounds of interest to you, please send your CV or get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more information