Legal Manager - Litigation

Legal Manager - Litigation Location: Uckfield, East Sussex Salary: £50,000 DOE benefits Hours: Monday to Friday Holidays: 25 days Bank Holidays, Free parking onsite Are you currently supervising a team and looking for your next step in your career? Or perhaps you are a manager seeking a friendly, local employer? If the answer is yes, then we'd love to hear from you. Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a specialist law firm seeking an experienced solicitor to join as a Legal Manager for their Litigation department. You will lead a team of fee earners and paralegals, manage a varied caseload and ensure efficient department operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily casework and team workloads Lead and mentor staff, including performance reviews and leave management Review and update departmental processes, templates, and time recording Handle defended and complex landlord and tenant litigation cases Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court procedures Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties Manage client complaints and reporting processes Attend legal updates and training Requirements: Qualified Solicitor (2 years PQE) or CILEx equivalent Managerial experience or readiness to move into management Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules Understanding of landlord and tenant law (training provided if needed) Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills Confident IT user, familiar with legal systems Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor ready to take a leadership role within a specialist litigation team. Salary: £50,000 DOE benefits Extra Information: Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details) Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website) Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Uckfield, South East, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2025