An opportunity has arisen for Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join our Employment & Immigration team.
As a PSL you will play a pivotal role within the department, ensuring that the teams are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge, resources, and training to deliver high-quality legal services. As a PSL you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and disseminating legal knowledge and best practices, ultimately enhancing the department's efficiency and effectiveness and contributing to business development and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Review, update and manage the department's legal knowledge database, including precedent/template documents, contracts, policies and guidance, ensuring it is comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily accessible to all fee earners and staff.
* Develop and manage the department's annual support service ("HELP"), enhancing the benefit for clients.
* Compile and summarise relevant legal updates, case law, and legislative changes, distributing these insights regularly to the legal team as appropriate, including face to face/online training sessions.
* Monitor and analyse trends in the legal industry, advising the department on potential impacts and opportunities.
* Create appropriate content for workshops, seminars, and webinars on specialised legal topics and skills development, in line with Marketing and Business Development Strategy.
* Participate in face to face and online presentations as necessary, offering expert insights and support.
* Help to manage department and cross functional projects and initiatives, taking specific responsibility and accountability
* Develop a clear understanding of department KPIs and performance and your personal contribution towards these.
* Keep abreast of changes in the relevant legal sector and/or practice area and input ideas to the department strategy including product/ service lines and take responsibility for driving parts of the strategy.
Skills, Experience and Attributes
* Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive with experience in an Employment Law team
* A minimum of 5 years of legal practice experience Prior experience in knowledge management or training roles is beneficial.
* Extensive knowledge of various areas of law relevant to your department, with the ability to research and interpret complex legal issues
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively
* Strong ability to design and deliver effective training programs and workshops
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
* Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
* Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in legal research databases, knowledge management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite