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Charles Russell Speechlys

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
    Construction & Surveying

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE, ideally in Real Estate, possess strong communication and time management skills, and have experience in developing others.
  • You will manage a team of paralegals, ensure quality control, collaborate with fee earners, identify training needs, report on performance, and enhance tech integration for efficient service delivery.

Requirements

  • Be an England & Wales qualified solicitor or equivalent with at least 3 years’ PQE and ideally with a Real Estate related background.
  • Able to integrate into teams effectively.
  • Confidence in both verbal and written communication.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management skills and stakeholder management.
  • Have the ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels, being able to fit in with the Firm’s culture and the existing team.
  • Have a flexible approach and willing to go the extra mile.
  • Experience of developing others.
  • Commercial mindset.
  • Focused on continuing improvement and evolution of the service.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the Hub team, comprising around 11 paralegals carrying out real estate, real estate disputes and construction, engineering and projects (“CRED”) work.
  • Being responsible for quality control in the Hub.
  • Working with fee earners to provide the most efficient and cost-effective support that the Hub can provide.
  • Understanding the needs of the CRED team and setting up structures and processes to enable the Hub to efficiently service that need.
  • Identifying and satisfying the training needs of the Hub.
  • Reporting to and working with the CRS management team on the Hub’s service delivery and financial performance.
  • Providing updates to the business about the Hub and educating the fee earners about the services that the Hub can provide.
  • Encouraging fee earners to delegate work to the Hub.
  • Developing the skills and breadth of tasks that the Hub undertakes.
  • Working with the innovation and tech team to maximise the collaboration between that team and the Hub in order to utilise to greatest effect the tech solutions used by the business.
  • Complying with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Paralegal Hub Lead.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in the Guildford office.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

The contract type is Permanent - Full Time, but there is flexibility for part-time arrangements.

What divisions will the Paralegal Hub Lead be working within?

The Paralegal Hub Lead will be working within the Construction, Real Estate and Disputes Division (CRED).

How many paralegals will the Hub Lead manage?

The Hub Lead will manage a team of around 11 paralegals.

What is one of the key responsibilities of the Paralegal Hub Lead?

One key responsibility is managing the quality control in the Hub.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates need to be an England & Wales qualified solicitor or equivalent with at least 3 years’ PQE, ideally with a Real Estate related background.

Is experience in developing others required?

Yes, experience in developing others is required for this position.

What kind of working relationships is the Paralegal Hub Lead expected to develop?

The Paralegal Hub Lead is expected to develop effective working relationships at all levels within the firm.

What is the approach of the organization towards service improvement?

The organization focuses on continuing improvement and evolution of the service provided by the Hub.

Will the role involve educating fee earners about the services of the Hub?

Yes, the Paralegal Hub Lead will provide updates and educate fee earners about the services that the Hub can provide.

What is the emphasis of the firm's culture?

The firm emphasizes integrity, respect, and inclusivity within its culture.

Are there opportunities for flexible working patterns?

Yes, flexible working patterns can be agreed upon for this role.

What is the salary range for the Paralegal Hub Lead position?

The salary is competitive, but the exact figure is not specified.

What type of mindset is preferred for this role?

A commercial mindset is preferred for the Paralegal Hub Lead role.

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Charles Russell Speechlys

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Law
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Mission & Purpose

Charles Russell Speechlys is a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We have an unusually broad range of skills and experience across the full spectrum of business and personal needs. This gives us a wider perspective, clear insight and a strongly commercial long-term view. We use this approach to secure the growth of our clients as they move confidently into the future. It has made us a leader in the world of dynamic growth and family businesses, and among the world’s leading creators and owners of private wealth and their families. Major corporates and institutions find our more considered and personal approach a refreshing alternative to conventional business law firms.