Legal Manager - Litigation
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: £50,000+ DOE + benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday
Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays, Free parking onsite
Are you currently supervising a team and looking for your next step in your career? Or perhaps you are a manager seeking a friendly, local employer? If the answer is yes, then we'd love to hear from you.
Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a specialist law firm seeking an experienced solicitor to join as a Legal Manager for their Litigation department. You will lead a team of fee earners and paralegals, manage a varied caseload and ensure efficient department operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage daily casework and team workloads
* Lead and mentor staff, including performance reviews and leave management
* Review and update departmental processes, templates, and time recording
* Handle defended and complex landlord and tenant litigation cases
* Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court procedures
* Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties
* Manage client complaints and reporting processes
* Attend legal updates and training
Requirements:
1. Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE) or CILEx equivalent
2. Managerial experience or...