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- 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.
Day-to-day of the role:- 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.
