Legal Support Manager

About the Job

Legal Support Manager – Up to £45,000 salary

We’re thrilled to be recruiting for a Legal Support Manager to join a leading national law firm within the Manchester Office. This is your chance to make a significant impact by supporting a team of expert litigation lawyers on a diverse portfolio of high-profile and complex cases.

As Legal Support Manager, you’ll take the reins in delivering an exceptional, client-focused legal support service. Managing and mentoring a talented team of Practice Assistants and Team Assistants, you’ll ensure seamless day-to-day operations, enabling fee earners to perform at their best. By strategically designing and implementing efficient support services, you’ll contribute directly to the firm’s success and enhance the client experience.

Why This Role is Perfect for You

• Lead a team, driving operational excellence and empowering your colleagues to deliver exceptional client service
• Support a range of high-profile cases, from complex inquests and safeguarding matters to major international cases.
• The firm offers a hybrid working model – allowing you to balance time between home, the office, and other locations as needed. Flexibility is key to your success here
• Be part of a firm that values teamwork and knowledge sharing, fostering an inclusive and vibrant environment where everyone thrives

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Practice Assistants and Team Assistants, ensuring top-tier administrative support is delivered consistently
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to design and implement efficient support services that empower fee earners to excel
• Prioritise and manage multiple demands while maintaining a laser focus on client satisfaction and quality
• Lead initiatives to improve internal processes and systems, driving efficiency and overall firm performance
• Act as a role model and mentor, providing guidance and fostering a supportive and high-performing team culture

What You Bring to the Table

• Proven leadership experience in a legal or professional services setting, ideally in a practice support or management role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a solid background in legal support services
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to manage change and lead multiple stakeholders effectively
• A commitment to excellence, ensuring the highest standards of client service and support
• Strong leadership abilities, with a focus on team development and motivation

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Tara Halliwell (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0793 999 2563

Email: tara.halliwell@williamjamesrecruitment.com