Job Description
Team Manager (Solicitor) - Landlord and Tenant Litigation
* Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: £50,000 rising to £52,500 after probation period
Join our dynamic Landlord and Tenant Litigation Department at a leading legal firm, where we handle a range of matters from standard and accelerated possession cases to complex defended proceedings. This role is ideal for a qualified solicitor with a passion for law and a desire to lead a team in delivering exceptional legal services.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage and supervise the department’s caseload, working closely with 3 fee earners.
* Develop process plans for claims from inception to eviction and update templates as necessary.
* Conduct 1-to-1 performance reviews, monitor staff performance, and manage annual leave.
* Maintain client liaison, review and update department processes, including time recording and task setting targets.
* Assess complaints, report to clients and the Practice COLP.
* Attend law update conferences, either in-person or virtually.
* Handle fee-earning work, dealing with defended and complex cases across various tracks.
* Ensure compliance with court directions and orders, and manage correspondence with clients and other parties.
* Issue possession claims and complete various court applications using both online and manual systems.
* Produce instructions to advocates and counsel, and notices seeking possession.
* Maintain and update case management information spreadsheets.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Must be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience (PQE). CILEx lawyers with equivalent experience are also considered.
* Managerial experience or readiness to step into a management role.
* Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law, with in-house training available for candidates without specific L&T knowledge.
* Proficient in Civil Procedure Rules and litigation procedures.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Organised and proactive, with the ability to work independently.
* Confident in a small team environment and in dealing with clients and third parties.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
* Office hours from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with an early close at 5:00 pm.
* 26 days holiday plus all bank holidays, pro-rata.
* Supportive and inclusive workplace.
How to Apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and relevant experience. Ensure your application captures your enthusiasm for the legal field and your readiness to manage a team!
Reach out to Mark Watts at Reed Legal Recruitment for more information or an informal conversation.