Paralegal Team Lead

Why join us?:

DWF are currently looking for a Paralegal Team Lead to join our UK Delivery Centre in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal or Senior Paralegal who is ready to take the next step in their career and develop their people management experience.

Working alongside the Legal Delivery Manager, you will support a team of paralegals delivering a range of routine legal work. You will help coordinate workloads, support colleagues with their development and ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

We welcome applications from experienced Paralegals who have supported colleagues, helped train or mentor junior team members, or taken additional responsibility within their current team.

The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week in our Manchester office.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to paralegals, creating a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Help coordinate workloads and priorities to ensure deadlines and service standards are met.
• Support colleagues through regular feedback, coaching and development.
• Review files and help maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
• Support team performance and respond to day-to-day queries and changing priorities.
• Work closely with the Legal Delivery Manager to ensure the team delivers a high-quality service and meets agreed SLAs.

What will help you succeed in this role? :

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Paralegal or in a similar legal role.
• Relevant legal qualification, such as an LLB or LLM.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills.
• A positive, proactive approach and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Comfortable using case management systems and relevant legal software.

Desirable

• Previous experience supporting, mentoring or coaching colleagues.
• An interest in developing your career into team leadership.

What we offer?:

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us:

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.