Role profileWe have an
exciting new role for a Paralegal Manager to join our Projects, Real Estate and
Finance (PREF) group. This role will be based in our Bristol office, with
occasional travel to our Reading and London offices.
OverviewTo line manage
our paralegals who work across our practice group (including Real Estate,
Banking, Construction, Planning and Environmental and Projects).To be
responsible for the pastoral care and delivery of training to the paralegals.
To lead the development
of the paralegals' careers in line with a contribution framework.
BackgroundWe have over
20 paralegals who span the full range of work across the different practice
areas. They are primarily located in our Bristol office, with others based in
our London and Reading offices. There is a wide range of experience and roles
from brand new paralegals to senior paralegals, who are about to qualify as
solicitors and are seeking associate roles.
With the introduction
of our new paralegal contribution framework, setting out what is expected from
each of the four levels of paralegal contribution, this anticipates each
paralegal having two line managers, the Paralegal Manager and a technical line
manager with whom that paralegal regularly works.
The Paralegal
Manager will be responsible for all line management of those paralegals, but
not technical supervision.
They will work
closely with the technical line managers and report to the Operations Director.
We are seeking
a candidate with excellent people-management skills. They need not be a
qualified lawyer.
Daily
management of the paralegalsResolution
of daily and other on-going management issues.
Producing
management reports.
Providing
pastoral care to team members.
Managing,
approving and recording absences (sickness, annual leave etc.) and
ensuring the provision of appropriate cover.
Ensuring
adequate provision of administrative support is in place for the team.
Supporting
the Operations Director with administrative tasks, including running
reports and some diary management.
Resource
managementForecasting
and planning resource requirements over the short, medium and long term.
Recruitment
and induction of new paralegals.
Performance
managementConstantly
monitoring the performance of the paralegal in meeting the requirements
set out in the paralegals contribution framework and proactively
identifying and implementing agreed improvements to working practices.
Monitoring
and managing processes for ensuring the team delivers work to the required
quality standards.
Performance
management of team members in line with the firm's review structure,
including performance improvement where necessary.
Management
of the team and individual's training requirements, skills, development
and progression plans.
Stakeholder
managementWorking
with challenging stakeholders in what can be a highly pressured working
environment to meet their requirements.
Work
with the Client Partners to ensure the correct level of paralegal support
is in place.
Working
PracticesInstigate
and manage projects to improve the utilisation and working practices of
the paralegal teams. Our recruitment processWe welcome direct applications for our opportunities - if you would like any further information about this role or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Angharad Jenkins on angharad.jenkins@osborneclarke.com and Jemma Jackaman on jemma.jackaman@osborneclarke.com Please note we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.
We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.
About YouAbout UsOsborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations*. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. Advising them both comprehensively and commercially. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success.
At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this.
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Osborne Clarke is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. Based in Bristol, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while you lead impactful recruitment strategies within a supportive team environment, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. With competitive salaries and a commitment to diversity, we empower our employees to be their authentic selves and contribute meaningfully to our clients' success.
