Legal Case Administration Team Leader – Leeds Job at Clayton Full Time NEW

Legal Case Administration Team Leader – Leeds
Legal Case Administration Team Leader
Location: Thorpe Park , Leeds, Hybrid working (1 office day per week). Part time – 22.5 hours per week. Flexible options available.
As a Legal Case Administration Team Leader , you’ll play a key role in leading our team daytoday-supporting their wellbeing, managing performance, and handling any ER matters with care. In this role, you’ll keep a close eye on the litigation process, understanding the risks of missed deadlines, while managing correspondence and workstreams across our MI suites. You’ll make sure work is allocated effectively, with the right staffing and resources in place to meet our KPIs and service levels.
As a peoplefocused leader, you’ll coach, develop and crossskill the team through regular onetoones, feedback, performance reviews and ongoing training, always driving quality behaviours and putting improvement plans in place where needed. You’ll work closely with the wider business to respond to queries professionally and maintain clear, accurate process documentation. Alongside the Legal Operations Managers, you’ll help shape and embed process controls and improvements, ensuring quality output through checks, audits, and strong performance and monitoring frameworks. Above all, you’ll champion compliance with regulatory requirements and support the team through change-while being ready to take on any other duties needed to help us deliver exceptional results.

What we are looking for

• Experience Leading HighPerforming Teams

Demonstrable background in managing highperforming teams within an administrative function

• Strong Workflow & SLA Management

Solid understanding of workflow management, including experience allocating work and overseeing SLAs

• Knowledge of Debt Litigation (Desirable)

Exposure to or understanding of debt litigation processes

• Regulated Environment Experience (Desirable)

Experience working within SRA and/or FCAregulated environments

• PeopleCentred Leadership Skills

If you’re excited about this role and don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry. We’d still love to hear from you because your unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.

What you’ll get

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact
• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover
• Hybrid working for the best of both worlds-collaboration and focus
• Free onsite parking , saving you time and money
• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more-giving you more time for what matters most
• Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what
• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing – with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks-like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) – and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you

So, who are we?

We’re Overdales Legal. Regulated by the SRA, we’re one of the largest providers of specialist debt Litigation services in the UK. We’re a proud member of Lowell Group.
We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all.
We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.
According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK, (we’re proud to be on their ‘Best Places to Work’ list for the second year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It’s our people that make us great.
We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.
Join us and from day one you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

Ready to join us?

At Lowell, we’re committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity – culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability – if you’re passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we’d love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we’re proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.
Apply today and bring your talents to a team that values you for who you are.
If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team, who’ll be more than happy to support you.
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