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Team Manager (Solicitor)
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Team Manager (Solicitor)
Uckfield
£50,000 per annum
Benefits including: 24days holiday + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash ++. Salary will be reviewed after probation.
Office Hours - Onsite 9-5/5.30pm
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager (Solicitor) to lead a busy Litigation Department.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee a team of 3-4 fee earners, managing workloads, processes, and performance while also handling complex and defended legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with strong leadership abilities to make a real impact in a growing practice, or a step up into a management role as a career move.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and supervise departmental workloads, task allocation, and performance.
Conduct one-to-one meetings, monitor performance, and manage annual leave.
Develop and update process plans for claims, mapping from inception to eviction.
Maintain and update departmental templates and procedures.
Ensure effective time recording and task target setting.
Liaise with clients, defendants, courts, solicitors, and managing agents.
Assess complaints and report to the client and Practice COLP.
Attend legal update conferences (in person or virtually).
Undertake fee-earning work, including defended and complex cases (fast track, intermediate track, multi-track).
Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court directions and orders.
Issue possession claims (online and paper applications).
Prepare notices seeking possession, applications, and advocate/counsel instructions.
Maintain accurate case management and status records.
Skills & Experience Required
Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE (CILEX lawyers with equivalent experience considered).
Proven management experience, or the readiness to step into a management role.
Strong knowledge of landlord & tenant law (or willingness to undertake in-house training).
Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.
Strong IT skills and proficiency with case management systems.
Highly organised, with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Apply today online for this excellent opportinity to move your career forward.
This role is being managed by Debbir Foster - Office Angels - Tunbridge Wells - (phone number removed)
Or please send your CV in confidence to (url removed) and (url removed).
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