Paralegal Assistant Team Leader, Disputes - Leeds or Manchester

Addleshaw Goddard; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Addleshaw Goddard’s Transaction Services Team in the UK seeks an Assistant Team Leader to support Paralegals and Legal Apprentices within the Disputes sub-team. The role will be based in Leeds or Manchester, with occasional travel to other UK offices.

You will lead, coach and develop the team, coordinate workloads, quality-check deliverables and collaborate with partners to identify opportunities for improvement and new work.”

Formación

• Experience in disputes-related legal work, supervision or people management.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of high-performing individuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Receive instructions from internal clients, understand requirements and allocate resources.
• Coordinate workloads and oversee delivery of work across the Disputes sub-team.
• Implement quality-assurance checks on team output.
• Lead, coach and provide regular feedback to Legal Apprentices and Paralegals.
• Manage development plans and performance management approaches.
• Build relationships with lawyers and partners and promote new business opportunities.
• Support recruitment, team meetings and training, and deputise for the Team Leader.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

People management

Excellent communication

Disputes experience

Descripción del empleo

Launched in 2010, our award-winning Transaction Services Team (TST) helps Addleshaw Goddard deliver innovative, efficient and cost-effective legal services. As Assistant Team Leader, you will work closely with the Team Leader and Senior Manager to support the development and performance of Paralegals and Legal Apprentices within the Disputes sub-team.

The role can be based in Leeds or Manchester, with occasional travel to other UK offices.

What You'll Do

• Receive instructions from internal clients, understand their requirements and allocate appropriate resources.
• Coordinate workloads and oversee the effective and efficient delivery of work across the Disputes sub-team.
• Implement and undertake quality-assurance checks on work completed by the team.
• Lead, coach and provide regular feedback to Legal Apprentices, Paralegals and Senior Paralegals.
• Manage individual and team development plans, supporting a consistent approach to performance management.
• Build relationships with lawyers and partners, identify suitable work and promote new business opportunities.
• Support recruitment, team meetings and training, and deputise for the Team Leader or Senior Manager when required.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in disputes-related legal work, supervision or people management.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of high-performing individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple complex and changing priorities while maintaining close attention to detail.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach; experience developing processes and best practices would be advantageous.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.