Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Insolvency Practitioner. You will be responsible for taking appointments as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, in relation to a mixed portfolio of cases, with a focus on corporate insolvencies. An existing referrer network would be advantageous but not essential.


Wilkin Chapman Rollits is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire providing a wide range of legal and insolvency practitioner services to both businesses and private clients.

We accept all types of insolvency appointment, and as part of the firm's growth strategy we are seeking to strengthen our corporate insolvency offering.

The role


Our insolvency team is based across our Grimsby and Hull offices, and whilst the role will require time spent with the team, there is scope to work from our other main office locations and/or flexible working.

The role will include:

Taking appointments as a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner; Act as officeholder in relation to a caseload of mainly corporate insolvency

cases;

Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations and current best practice

standards

Provide technical guidance to our Insolvency Team in relation to matters

arising in relation to the administration of cases;

Helping develop the team and play an active role in operational matters; Direct input into the marketing activities and strategic plans of the Insolvency

Team;

Proactive involvement in business development, particularly in relation to

corporate insolvency;

Reporting to the Head of Department; Assisting with training and development of the team; Involvement in the setting of financial and growth targets, and the achievement

of the same;

Accurately recording work activities and time spent in case records; Assist with day to day management of the Insolvency Team.

Qualifications:

JIEB qualification and full appointment taking insolvency licence. Current membership of Recognised Professional Body. A formal accounting qualification is desirable, but not essential.

Skills required:

Proven experience of dealing with the administration of a portfolio of corporate

insolvency cases;

Strong technical and compliance skills; Ability to work well within a team; Understand and adopt the firm's values and behaviours; Excellent communication skills; Proven track record at meeting and exceeding targets, along with controlling

billings and WIP;

Ability to use case management software; Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Excellent time management and organisational skills.
With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.


We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.


Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.


We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We're a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.