Legal Support Team Leader - Reed : Job Details

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.