Team Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Legal Team Manager (Solicitor) – Uckfield

£50,000 per annum • Benefits including: 25 days holiday + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash. Salary will be reviewed after probation. Office Hours - Onsite 9-5/5.30pm.

• 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.

• 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 opportunity to move your career forward.

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