Paralegal Manager

Job description

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

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. Full time. Apply now.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English