Team Manager / Solicitor

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.