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Dentons

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Legal
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You need real estate paralegal experience, strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage performance, and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
  • You will allocate work, ensure high-quality support, develop paralegals, maintain relationships, drive internal growth, and collaborate with leadership to enhance service delivery and performance.

Requirements

  • A detailed understanding of how paralegal teams can improve cost efficiency for our practices and how they are best placed to improve a group's delivery model would be helpful but not essential as training can be given.
  • Prior Real Estate paralegal experience is essential although technical training and support of the paralegals in your team will be delivered by the fee earning teams. However, you will need to possess the following:
  • Knowledge of implementing and monitoring performance management systems;
  • Proficient interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written sufficient to explain departmental policy/procedure;
  • High levels of organisation with an initiative-driven approach and keen attention to detail to ensure nothing slips through the cracks;
  • Ability to work efficiently and consistently under tight schedules in a high-stress environment;
  • Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively cross-functionally, think practically and be solution-oriented;
  • Ability to facilitate business development and to raise brand and profile internally and externally;
  • Ability to accommodate change and be respectful of new ideas;
  • Established practice of improving team organisation and efficiency;
  • Effort to promote and advocate for inclusion;
  • Knowledge and experience of undertaking Real Estate transactional work including acquisitions/disposals, leases, licenses as well as project work, due diligence and data room management.

Responsibilities

  • As the LDC's Team Leader, you will have a great opportunity to support the LDC's delivery model. You will be responsible for work allocation and for ensuring your team provides support to the highest standard to the Real Estate Division and that services are delivered in a timely, cost effective and efficient way. This will mean constantly reviewing levels of resource, regular financial hygiene, developing and maintaining a high-performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement, working with our Innovation Team to ensure your team are familiar with and using legal tech and AI where appropriate, accountability and personal responsibility and ensuring all KPIs are reviewed to measure the performance of the service.
  • You will be instrumental in developing and coaching the paralegals and in developing the future growth of the team. You will develop effective relationships with the relevant partners, fee-earning teams, practice managers and our practice development lawyers to ensure the current and future business needs are being met, to drive internal business development to include increasing brand and profile across the firm and to increase business for your team and the wider LDC.
  • As part of the LDC leadership team, you will work closely with those heading the LDC to grow the paralegal team to meet business needs, and you will collaborate with other LDC Team Leaders in order to support those Heads in relation to the overall management and development of the LDC and its service delivery. The role may suit a career paralegal looking for a next step into team leadership and management.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Team Leader LDC position?

The position is permanent.

Where is the location of this role?

The role is virtual and based in the UK.

Who does the Team Leader LDC report to?

The Team Leader LDC reports to the Partner, Head of LDC, and the LDC Operations Manager.

Will the Team Leader have direct reports?

Yes, the Team Leader will have direct reports.

What is the size of the Legal Delivery Centre (LDC)?

The LDC comprises over 90 paralegals and is continuing to grow.

What area of the business will the Team Leader support?

The Team Leader will oversee the team of paralegals supporting the business' Real Estate Division.

Is prior Real Estate paralegal experience required for this role?

Yes, prior Real Estate paralegal experience is essential for this role.

What skills are required for the Team Leader position?

Required skills include knowledge of performance management systems, strong interpersonal and communication skills, high organizational skills, and the ability to accommodate change, among others.

Will the Team Leader be involved in developing the paralegals in their team?

Yes, the Team Leader will be instrumental in developing and coaching the paralegals.

Is training provided for the Team Leader regarding cost efficiency and service delivery?

Training can be given to improve understanding of how paralegal teams can enhance cost efficiency and service delivery.

How will the Team Leader contribute to business development?

The Team Leader will facilitate business development and work to increase the brand and profile of the LDC both internally and externally.

Is there a focus on promoting inclusion within the team?

Yes, there is an effort to promote and advocate for inclusion within the team.

How does this role fit within the overall management of the LDC?

The Team Leader will work closely with the LDC leadership team to grow the paralegal team and support overall management and development of the LDC’s service delivery.

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Dentons

https://www.dentons.com/en/careers/

Law
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2013
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons'​ polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.