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Legal Support Team Leader
- Annual Salary: £30-35,000 (DOE)
- Location: Guildford
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Join a leading regional law firm featured in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2024 list, as a Legal Support Team Leader in our Commercial Dispute Resolution department. Located in Guildford, our office offers a convenient and accessible work environment. This role combines the responsibilities of a Partner’s Secretary and a team leader, providing a unique opportunity for professional growth in a supportive and dynamic setting.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Provide administrative support to the Dispute Resolution Partner.
- Manage file administration including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving documents as per firm procedures.
- Accurately input and manage data within the practice management system.
- Draft correspondence and legal documents using dictation tools.
- Handle diary management for self and colleagues, ensuring key dates and follow-ups are tracked.
- Lead a secretarial support team of 5, ensuring high-quality support is consistently delivered to solicitors and the broader team.
- Coordinate secretarial resources effectively to manage absences, peak workload periods, and planning for future needs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Dispute Resolution or Civil Litigation.
- Some management experience, capable of leading a small team.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits:
- 28 days’ annual leave.
- Private medical insurance.
- Income protection and life assurance.
- Firmwide bonus scheme.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Opportunities for continuous personal development and career advancement.
- Support for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
To apply for the Legal Support Team Leader position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our leading law firm.
