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Legal Advisor Manager

The Portfolio Group
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Legal Advisory Team Manager responsible for leading a team of 12 legal professionals.
  • Candidates must have a law degree or equivalent legal qualification, along with proven experience in supervisory or managerial roles.
  • The position emphasizes exceptional service delivery, adherence to KPIs and SLAs, and requires strong communication and project management skills.
  • The salary for this role has not been explicitly stated in the job description.
  • Candidates should have a strong background in customer service and legal expertise, with a focus on continuous professional development.

Are you an experienced legal professional with a passion for leadership? We are seeking a Legal Advisory Team Manager to oversee and inspire our client's Legal Advisory team of 12. In this management role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the team delivers legally sound advice, assistance, and information across a wide range of legal areas, all while maintaining exceptional service levels. This position demands a high level of professional standards, with a particular focus on telephone-based services, adherence to KPIs, and SLAs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Support: Provide continuous support to Legal and Financial Information Advisors, ensuring they have the necessary resources to excel in their roles.
  • Call Monitoring: Oversee call volumes and individual call states, ensuring team members are available and responsive to all client inquiries.
  • Coaching & Feedback: Deliver real-time feedback, super-coaching, and review quality assessments to promote individual growth and development.
  • Client Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact for client queries, offering expert advice and resolving concerns efficiently.
  • Complaint Management: Assist in the investigation of complaints, working closely with clients and the wider management team to address service issues.
  • Service Enhancement: Maintain and grow the unique offerings within the legal team, continuously striving for service excellence.
  • Learning & Development: Identify areas for professional development, encouraging research and self-learning to keep the team at the forefront of the legal field.
  • Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance reviews and 1-on-1s, supported by the departmental Lead.
  • Client Interaction: Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse range of clients, including those in distress, ensuring a compassionate and professional approach.

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Experience: Proven experience in a customer service environment, with a background in supervisory or managerial roles.
  • Legal Qualifications: Law Degree, Legal Practice Certificate, or equivalent qualification.
  • Ethical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and the BACP Ethical Framework, and the ability to apply these principles effectively within the team.
  • Document Review & Research: Expertise in reviewing legal documents, business agreements, and conducting commercial legal research.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to engage with clients, colleagues, and senior management through various communication channels.
  • Performance-Oriented: A strong track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs and targets, with a passion for instilling these behaviours in your team.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage and deliver project work to a consistently high standard.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.