- Allocate and utilise lawyers effectively across practice areas and client matters
- Strategically deploy legal professionals to meet client demand
- Balance lawyer development, optimise billable hours and maintain compliance with professional standards
- Embed resourcing into departments as a new concept
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and develop and implement new processes
- Anticipate resourcing needs
- Assist Fee Earners with matter staffing based on utilisation, skillsets, team objectives and development needs
- Monitor workloads and anticipate pipeline challenges, absences and business priorities
- Provide management information and reports on utilisation and resourcing challenges
- Conduct regular associate check-ins about development needs and escalates concerns
- Integrate trainees, new joiners, secondees and returning colleagues into resource allocation processes
- Collaborate with resource managers and business teams to optimise resourcing
- Support diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and team culture
- Support change management and embed resource management in practice groups
- Liaise with HR Business Partners, Finance Business Partners and COOs on people performance and continuous process improvement
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in managing diverse stakeholders
- Emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
- Commercial awareness and practical problem-solving approach
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Ability to challenge the status quo professionally and discreetly
- Ability to handle sensitive information responsibly
- Collaborative spirit and willingness to support a fast-paced, high-performing and supportive team culture
- Proven negotiation and mediation experience
- Proficiency in data and information analysis and insightful reporting
- Experience navigating complex project landscapes, managing change and overseeing diverse portfolios
- Previous experience in resource management, preferably legal but not essential
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in resource management and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and team culture. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and optimize legal resource allocation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Resource Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Change Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Data Analysis
- Resource Allocation
- Utilisation Reporting
- Process Improvement\l
- Project Management
Soft Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Interpersonal Skills
- Negotiation
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Industry Keywords
- Legal Resource Management
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Compliance Standards
- Team Culture
- Change Management
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Resource Manager employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
