Legal Services Team Leader

EJ Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Legal Services Team Leader to oversee paralegal teams across various projects. This role requires a qualified solicitor with supervisory experience. You will ensure quality service delivery while fostering team development and contributing to business initiatives. The firm offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation in legal services.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a current practicing certificate or CILEX.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers or paralegals.
• Familiarity with multiple practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams of paralegals on various projects.
• Lead developmental conversations with paralegals.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Legal technology knowledge

Education

UK or Foreign Qualified Solicitor

CILEX lawyer

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Legal Services Team Leader to join a top law firm in Birmingham. This is an excellent role for a qualified lawyer with proven supervisory experience to take on a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced and innovative environment.

As Team Leader, you will oversee their centralised paralegal teams (both permanent and contract) across a wide variety of projects, including large-scale document review and due diligence matters for all Practice Groups. The role offers exposure to diverse sectors, dynamic work, and the chance to develop cutting-edge expertise in legal technology, including AI-driven document review and automated contract drafting tools.

You will work closely with management and the Legal Operations teams to deliver efficient, high-quality services while supporting the development and well-being of your team. You will also contribute to business development, marketing, and recruitment initiatives, gaining a broad understanding of the wider business.

The role

• Supervising teams of paralegals on multiple projects, including briefing, work allocation, quality assurance, addressing queries, and day-to-day oversight.
• Leading pastoral and professional development conversations with paralegals.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest client standards.
• Supporting the development of best practice guides, briefing notes, and worked examples.
• Coordinating with external vendors, managing deadlines, and ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Building knowledge and capability in emerging legal technology tools.
• Assisting with resource planning across the team.

About you

• UK or Foreign Qualified Solicitor (with current practising certificate) or CILEX lawyer.
• Demonstrable experience supervising junior lawyers and/or paralegals (essential).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple, concurrent projects.
• Experience across multiple practice areas such as Litigation, Corporate, or Real Estate; transactional experience would be particularly advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• A proactive approach, with an enthusiasm for innovation and technology in legal services.

This is a rare opportunity for a Lawyer take on a pivotal leadership role in a top, international law firm, working at the forefront of legal service delivery in a collaborative, forward-thinking team with an excellent work-life balance. Please apply today to find out more!

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