Team Manager (Solicitor)

• 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

24days holiday + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash ++