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 trainingRequirements:
Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE) or CILEx equivalent
Managerial experience or readiness to move into management
Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
Understanding of landlord and tenant law (training provided if needed)
Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills
Confident IT user, familiar with legal systems
Proactive, adaptable, and detail-orientedThis is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor ready to take a leadership role within a specialist litigation team.
Salary: £50,000+ DOE + benefits
Extra Information:
Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
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