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Team Manager (Solicitor)

Uckfield, East Sussex , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Legal Team Manager - 2 years PQE or CILEX

Uckfield

£50,000 per annum

Benefits including: 25days 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 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).

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-169709
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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