Senior Paralegal Manager

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom cms Full time
Job Title: Senior Paralegal Manager

Join the Legal Services Unit at CMS, a global law firm with over 70 offices in 40+ countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We're seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal Manager to lead our team of paralegals and ensure the delivery of high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor progress and oversee all aspects of work to ensure timely delivery and high-quality output.
  • Drive and develop service quality, implementing service levels and standards.
  • Lead a team of Supervisors and paralegals, handling day-to-day people management issues, including wellbeing and performance.
  • Assist the Partner head of the LSU and Senior LSU Manager with HR matters, such as recruitment, career structure, reward, learning & development, and performance management.
  • Ultimate responsibility for the overall quality and delivery of work to the LSU's customers, dealing with any issues or concerns.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of the LSU strategy.
  • Assist with budgeting, resource planning, and forecasting, and management of utilisation and finances.
Requirements:
  • Experience in a professional services environment, with well-developed management skills.
  • Ability to produce flexible solutions to meet the needs of clients and lawyers within the firm.
  • Dual qualification (Scotland and England & Wales) or equivalent experience.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
  • Flexible, hybrid working policy
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
  • Holiday exchange scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

CMS is a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled talent at CMS.



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