Data Breach Fee Earner / Team Leader

Job Title: Data Breach Fee Earner/Team Leader
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + High Bonus Potential
Location: Office-based preferred, but open to hybrid candidates
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client is an ambitious, well-established personal injury law firm, specializing in Data Breach, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, and Catastrophic Events. Based in the Wirral and Liverpool, the team is renowned for its expertise and dedication to achieving outstanding results for our clients.

Due to their continued growth and success, they are now seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solicitor/Fee Earner to join the team as a Data Breach Fee Earner/Team Leader.

As a part of the team, you will manage a varied caseload, working on both straightforward and complex Data Breach cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership skills, as you will also be managing a team of five fee earners/solicitors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a caseload of litigated and pre-litigated Data Breach files, ranging from straightforward to complex matters.
2. Conduct thorough investigations to either repudiate or resolve claims efficiently.
3. Undertake Court Telephone Hearings and manage case progression.
4. Maintain accurate and timely updates on case management, billing, and other management information systems.
5. Handle all correspondence and telephone communications in a professional and timely manner.
6. Review files to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
7. Lead and manage a team of five fee earners/solicitors.
8. Liaise with ATE providers and medical agencies to progress claims.
9. Conduct regular 1-2-1 sessions with team members to ensure high performance and professional development.
10. Attend monthly meetings with senior management to report on team performance and case updates.

Personal Specification:

1. Qualified Solicitor or equivalent high-level fee earning experience.
2. At least 2 years PQE managing a Data Breach caseload.
3. Confidence and experience in managing litigated matters from start to finish.
4. Excellent customer care and communication skills.
5. Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. Keen commercial awareness and an ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

If you are a driven individual with the expertise and ambition to join a growing team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that offers competitive salaries, a rewarding bonus structure, and excellent opportunities for growth and development.

To Apply: Please submit your CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.