Litigation Solicitor

Litigation Solicitor ( Team Manager ) - Hybrid Available

A well-established legal practice is seeking a proactive and experienced Team Manager (Solicitor) to lead its Landlord and Tenant Litigation Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified solicitor ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The successful candidate will manage a busy department handling a wide range of landlord and tenant litigation matters, from standard and accelerated possession claims to defended proceedings.

Litigation

Experience:

Essential (not necessarily landlord and tenant – training will be provided)

You’ll supervise a team of fee earners and paralegals, oversee departmental processes, and contribute to complex legal work.

• Manage and supervise team workloads and performance
• Develop and implement process plans from claim inception to eviction
• Conduct 1-to-1 staff reviews and manage annual leave schedules
• Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties
• Review and improve departmental procedures and time recording systems
• Handle complaints and report to compliance officers
• Attend legal update conferences (virtual/in-person)
• Undertake fee-earning work on defended and complex cases
• Draft legal documents and comply with court directions
• Issue possession claims via online systems and manual applications
• Prepare instructions for counsel and advocates
• Produce possession notices and maintain case management spreadsheets

We’re seeking a solicitor who is passionate about property law and thrives in a collaborative team environment. You’ll be confident, organised, and ready to take ownership of a growing department.

• Qualified Solicitor with 6 Months to 1+ years PQE
• Managerial experience or readiness to step into a leadership role
• Solid knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
• Excellent IT and case management skills
• Confident communicator with clients and third parties
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
• Creative thinker with a flexible approach to problem-solving
• Location:
  
  Eastbourne
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (1-hour lunch break; office closes at 5:00 pm)
• Contract Type:
  Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary:
  Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)