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Legal Helpline Manager

The Portfolio Group
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 27 minutes
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 position is for a Legal Helpline Manager on an 18-month maternity contract based in Manchester City.
  • The role offers a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 and requires candidates to work 5 days a week in the office.
  • The manager will lead a team of 12 Legal Advisors, ensuring the delivery of legal advice and meeting key performance metrics.
  • Candidates should have a law degree or equivalent qualification, along with proven experience in a customer service environment and supervisory roles.
  • Strong communication skills and a solid understanding of legal standards are essential for this position.

Legal Helpline Manager18 month maternity contractBased in Manchester CityPaying £35,000 - £40,0005 days per week in office

We are seeking an experienced Legal Helpline Manager to lead a team of 12 Legal Advisors. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of legal advice and ensuring that the team meets key performance metrics and service level agreements (KPIs and SLAs). The role is heavily focused on maintaining high professional standards, particularly in telephone-based services.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide guidance and resources to the Legal Advisors.
  • Ensure the team is equipped to deliver effective and timely legal assistance.
  • Oversee the management of call volumes and individual team member availability to ensure responsiveness to client inquiries.
  • Deliver continuous feedback and coaching to improve team performance.
  • Conduct quality assessments and provide developmental feedback.
  • Assist in investigating complaints and work with clients and management to address service issues.
  • Identify and implement ways to enhance the legal advisory services provided by the team.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and 1:1 meetings with team members.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a customer service environment, with a background in supervisory or management roles.
  • Law Degree, Legal Practice Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Strong understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and the BACP Ethical Framework.
  • Ability to review legal documents, business agreements, and conduct commercial legal research.
  • Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, with a talent for engaging with clients, colleagues, and management.

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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.