Paralegal Manager

Lead a team. Shape a service. Skip the billing targets - this Paralegal Supervisor role is about people, process and property, not fee targets.

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A top international law firm is looking for a Paralegal Supervisor to lead a team of Paralegals and Senior Paralegals supporting a major utilities client, managing land rights matters across new electricity connections - think easements, wayleaves, leases and deeds of variation, from instruction through to completion.

You'll be the glue between the team and the client: allocating work, coaching on quality, resolving queries, and keeping matters moving at pace across a high-volume caseload.

What you'll be doing

• Allocating and balancing incoming instructions across the team
• Acting as first point of contact, guiding matter progression and resolving queries
• Reviewing work product and coaching the team to a consistently high standard
• Keeping matter management systems, trackers and reporting accurate and up to date
• Managing conflict checks and matter openings promptly
• Attending client meetings and building strong working relationships
• Leading on team development - onboarding, reviews, wellbeing and growth
• Supporting utilisation, time recording and WIP management

What you'll bring

• At least 2 years' Real Estate experience, from a commercial law firm or in-house
• A genuine interest in coaching and developing others; supervisory experience a plus
• Sharp attention to detail and a quality-first mindset
• Confident communication with stakeholders at all levels, including Partners and clients
• Strong organisational skills and comfort managing competing deadlines
• Solid IT and matter management system skills

On offer: flexible hybrid working, a generous bonus scheme, up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28), holiday exchange, private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.

Manchester. xwzovoh Full time. Apply now.