Legal PA / Team Leader - Disputes / Litigation

PA Support to Partners and Team:

• Dealing with calls, emails, meeting requests, correspondence.
• Full calendar management.
• Ensure the Partners are fully prepared for meetings: collate information, prepare notes, attend meetings, take minutes, follow up on action points.
• Support the fee earners in the smooth running of the client/matter life-cycle..
Management
• Plan and oversee all the details for new starters, leavers and returners.
• Drive a strong compliance mindset within the department.
• Attend quarterly Risk and Compliance meetings and implement agreed actions.
Team Leadership
• Day to day leadership and development of the team
• Responsible for recruitment, induction and support of team members. s
• Oversee work allocation and delegation of tasks.
• Monitor attendance, job performance, and the well-being of team members.
• Organise support to cover holiday/sickness absence and workload within the team.
  
  Previous experience of managing a team, with direct line management or delegated supervisory responsibility required from a legal background.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Able to operate effectively both as a team leader and team player.
• Ability to successfully influence, build networks, and utilise working relationships.
• Excellent IT proficiency and adaptability to internal systems.