Team Manager (Solicitor) - Landlord & Tenant Litigation

HR GO

  • Uckfield, East Sussex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Apply easily
HRGO Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Solicitor to take on the role of Team Manager within a busy and well-established Landlord & Tenant Litigation Department based in Uckfield.This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership position that blends legal expertise with day-to-day team management. The department supports a wide range of clients, including private landlords, managing agents, and insurers, on both routine and complex landlord and tenant matters.Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and supervise a team of 3-4 fee earners, overseeing workloads, tasking, and performance.
  • Conduct regular 1-to-1 meetings, manage annual leave, and support performance development.
  • Plan and review processes from claim inception to eviction, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
  • Maintain and improve departmental templates and procedures.
  • Monitor time recording and performance targets.
  • Liaise with clients, courts, other solicitors, managing agents, and defendants.
  • Handle client complaints and escalate/report when required.
  • Attend legal update sessions, both in-person and virtually.
  • Undertake a personal caseload, including defended and complex cases (fast-track, intermediate, and multi-track).
  • Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court orders and deadlines.
  • Issue possession claims (online and paper), draft possession notices, and prepare instructions for advocates/counsel.
  • Keep case management systems and internal records accurate and up to date.
Experience and Required Skills:
  • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE (CILEX-qualified candidates with relevant experience also considered).
  • Previous experience managing or supervising a legal team-or readiness to step into a leadership role.
  • Strong working knowledge of landlord and tenant law (or willingness to undergo in-house training).
  • Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and court litigation process.
  • Excellent organisational and IT skills.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
  • Confident communicator, both within a team and in client-facing scenarios.
  • Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and maintain high attention to detail.
  • Committed to confidentiality and quality service.
  • Positive, adaptable, and solution-focused mindset.
Additional Details:
  • Contract: Permanent, full-time
  • Probation Period: 9 months
  • Holidays: 25 days + all bank holidays (pro-rata)
  • Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience
  • Location: Office-based in Uckfield, East Sussex
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