Housing Disrepair Team Leader

HDR Team Leader Housing Disrepair Location: Manchester Department: Housing Disrepair Reporting to: Operations Manager Responsible for: Fee Earners and Paralegals within the Housing Disrepair TeamAbout the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated HDR Team Leader to join our growing Housing Disrepair department. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled litigator who is passionate about leadership, team development, and delivering exceptional client service.As a Team Leader, you will lead by example, managing and supporting a team of fee earners and paralegals while maintaining your own caseload. You will play a key role in driving performance, ensuring compliance with firm procedures, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.This position requires a proactive leader who can motivate others, manage workloads effectively, and foster a positive and high-performing team culture.Key Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management Lead, motivate, and develop a team of fee earners and paralegals.Support team members in achieving individual and departmental targets.Manage annual leave requests, sickness absence notifications, and return-to-work meetings.Conduct probation reviews and quarterly one-to-one meetings.Address performance issues, providing coaching, mentoring, and development support.Ensure effective workload allocation and business continuity during planned and unplanned absences.Promote a positive team environment that ..... full job details .....