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Team Manager
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Derby
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £40,000 - £50,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Team Manager
Derbyshire (Hybrid Working Available)
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Permanent | Full-time
Our client is a well-established and growing law firm specialising in Private Client services, including Wills, Probate and Estate Planning. They are seeking an experienced Probate Team Manager to lead a high-performing team of legal professionals, ensuring exceptional client service, technical excellence and strong commercial performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional who enjoys mentoring others while remaining hands-on with technical probate work.
The Role
As Probate Team Manager, you'll oversee the performance, development and technical supervision of a team of Probate Legal Advisors, ensuring matters progress efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance and client care.
Alongside leading your team, you'll retain a small personal caseload to ensure your technical knowledge remains current and continue to support the delivery of high-quality probate services.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate and develop a team of Probate Legal Advisors.
* Drive individual and team performance against agreed KPIs and service standards.
* Deliver regular coaching, mentoring and performance reviews.
* Identify training needs and support ongoing professional development.
* Conduct regular case reviews and quality assurance checks.
* Assist with recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members.
* Work collaboratively with other department managers to ensure operational success.
Legal & Compliance
* Provide technical supervision and guidance to your team.
* Manage a small personal caseload of probate matters.
* Ensure compliance with SRA regulations and internal policies.
* Monitor legal quality, risk management and file progression.
* Keep up to date with changes in probate legislation and best practice.
* Support continuous improvement across legal processes and procedures.
Client Service
* Ensure clients receive a professional, compassionate and efficient service throughout the probate process.
* Support the resolution of complex client queries and complaints.
* Work with internal teams to manage workloads and client expectations.
* Promote a culture focused on outstanding client care and service excellence.
Performance & Operations
* Monitor team workloads, work in progress and case progression.
* Drive productivity, billing performance and departmental KPIs.
* Produce accurate management reports and performance data.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
* Support the firm's continued growth through effective people management and operational excellence.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Significant experience within Wills, Probate and Private Client law.
* Previous experience supervising or managing legal professionals.
* Excellent coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.
* Strong technical knowledge of probate law and compliance requirements.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to motivate others.
* Experience managing KPIs, workloads and performance within a legal environment.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000.
* Hybrid working available.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to lead and shape a growing Probate department.
* Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.
If you're an experienced Private Client professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you
Derbyshire (Hybrid Working Available)
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Permanent | Full-time
Our client is a well-established and growing law firm specialising in Private Client services, including Wills, Probate and Estate Planning. They are seeking an experienced Probate Team Manager to lead a high-performing team of legal professionals, ensuring exceptional client service, technical excellence and strong commercial performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional who enjoys mentoring others while remaining hands-on with technical probate work.
The Role
As Probate Team Manager, you'll oversee the performance, development and technical supervision of a team of Probate Legal Advisors, ensuring matters progress efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance and client care.
Alongside leading your team, you'll retain a small personal caseload to ensure your technical knowledge remains current and continue to support the delivery of high-quality probate services.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, motivate and develop a team of Probate Legal Advisors.
* Drive individual and team performance against agreed KPIs and service standards.
* Deliver regular coaching, mentoring and performance reviews.
* Identify training needs and support ongoing professional development.
* Conduct regular case reviews and quality assurance checks.
* Assist with recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members.
* Work collaboratively with other department managers to ensure operational success.
Legal & Compliance
* Provide technical supervision and guidance to your team.
* Manage a small personal caseload of probate matters.
* Ensure compliance with SRA regulations and internal policies.
* Monitor legal quality, risk management and file progression.
* Keep up to date with changes in probate legislation and best practice.
* Support continuous improvement across legal processes and procedures.
Client Service
* Ensure clients receive a professional, compassionate and efficient service throughout the probate process.
* Support the resolution of complex client queries and complaints.
* Work with internal teams to manage workloads and client expectations.
* Promote a culture focused on outstanding client care and service excellence.
Performance & Operations
* Monitor team workloads, work in progress and case progression.
* Drive productivity, billing performance and departmental KPIs.
* Produce accurate management reports and performance data.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
* Support the firm's continued growth through effective people management and operational excellence.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Significant experience within Wills, Probate and Private Client law.
* Previous experience supervising or managing legal professionals.
* Excellent coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.
* Strong technical knowledge of probate law and compliance requirements.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to motivate others.
* Experience managing KPIs, workloads and performance within a legal environment.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000.
* Hybrid working available.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to lead and shape a growing Probate department.
* Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.
If you're an experienced Private Client professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you