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Legal Support Team Lead
Location:Guildford, Surrey
Salary:up to 35,000
Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent
We are currently working with a well-established regional law firm based in Guildford, who are looking to appoint aLegal Support Team Leadwithin theirCommercial Dispute Resolution team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong legal secretarial experience, a passion for mentoring and supervising others, and the ability to manage a busy, fast-paced team.
As the Legal Support Team Lead, you will play a key role in supporting up to 8 fee earners, while overseeing and guiding a team of junior secretaries. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the team, fostering a positive working environment, and assisting in the development of junior staff through mentorship and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fee Earner Support:Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to up to 8 fee earners within the Commercial Dispute Resolution team, managing diaries, preparing legal documents, and ensuring effective client communication.
- Team Leadership & Supervision:Lead and supervise a team of junior secretaries, allocating tasks, monitoring workloads, and providing day-to-day support and guidance.
- Mentoring & Development:Mentor junior team members, helping them to develop professionally by providing training, coaching, and feedback.
- Performance & Salary Reviews:Conduct performance reviews and salary reviews for secretaries, offering constructive feedback and identifying areas for professional growth.
- Work Allocation:Ensure the effective and timely allocation of work within the team, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and client expectations.
- Process Improvement:Collaborate with senior management to streamline processes, identify efficiencies, and improve the overall workflow within the team.
Key Requirements:
- Legal Secretarial Experience:Strong background as a legal secretary, ideally gained within a commercial or litigation environment (experience in commercial dispute resolution is a plus but not essential).
- Supervisory or Team Leader Experience:Prior experience in a supervisory or team leader role is highly desirable. You will be comfortable managing people, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
- Organisational & Time Management Skills:Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritising effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment.
- Leadership & Communication Skills:A proactive leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of mentoring junior team members and liaising with senior fee earners.
- Attention to Detail:A keen eye for detail, with a focus on accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.
Why This Firm?
- Career Progression:This role provides an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development, with clear paths for growth within the firm.
- Collaborative Team Environment:Join a supportive and dynamic team where collaboration and mutual respect are at the forefront.
- Competitive Salary & Benefits:The firm offers a competitive salary package, alongside a generous benefits package including flexible working options, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to take the next step in your legal support career, we would love to hear from you.
