Technical Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a technical forum for fee earners to provide them with technical guidance on MOJ, Small claims and Fast Track matters up to £25k
• Complete supervision of between 4-5 heads in accordance with the relevant competency framework to ensure accurate technical development records are maintained.  
• Assist Team Leaders with technical supervision of files above £15k as required.
• Undertaken 6 / 12 week reviews across all fee earners within their span of control providing face to face technical feedback and guidance.
• Undertake all Pre Trial reviews no later than 10 weeks prior to trial or disposal for all fee earners within their span of control providing face to face technical feedback and guidance
• Assist with pre audit assessments of all files chosen for external client audit and internal auditing as and when required.
• Identify any training needs and feedback to the appropriate Team Leader, BUD and Technical manager.
• Support with the delivery of relevant training as required
• Responsibility to develop all new starters within the span of control to achieve a £5k financial authority within 6 month of starting in role.
• Manage individuals on performance improvement plans when relating to technical competency alongside team leader.
• Provide continual feedback on development areas to the BUD and Technical Manager with recommendation for improvement. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified or CILEX level 7.
• Technically competent in motor RTA litigation including Fast Track, small claims and MOJ files with a handling authority of at least £15k
• Previous experience of technical coaching and mentoring Fee Earners and be able to demonstrate the ability to progress others technically preferable.
• Knowledge of recent changes in Court processes, including OICP and DCP.
• Knowledge of SRA and ISO guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and focus on achieving targets and objectives
• Positive, confident and enthusiastic
• Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines 
• Ability to win the trust and confidence of others
• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions
• Driven to achieve goals

Benefits

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets