Job Description
We are working with a leading international law firm who are seeking a Paralegal Manager to join their Newcastle Legal Services Team.
You will play a pivotal role in leading and developing a large paralegal team, combining operational management, mentorship, and strategic input, while also contributing to client relationships, legal innovation, and business development initiatives across a global network.
What you’ll be doing:
* Working closely with senior leadership to ensure the smooth day-to-day running and continued growth of the Legal Services Team
* Managing, supervising and mentoring a large population of paralegals, ensuring high performance and professional development
* Overseeing workflow allocation, resource planning and incoming instructions to optimise productivity and client service delivery
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while supporting business development initiatives
* Driving operational excellence, including compliance, financial performance, and quality assurance across all workstreams
* Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of team members
About you:
* Experienced in managing and supervising junior legal professionals within a corporate or commercial environment
* Strong client focus with a proven commitment to delivering high-quality legal services
* Commercially aware with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international setting
* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop large teams
* Ideally a qualified solicitor with an international commercial background (private practice or in-house), but will consider non-qualified candidates with a suitable background.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Danica Whiting.