Legal Support Manager
8 hours ago
Chapman Tripp is New Zealand's leading law firm. We work on projects that are helping to define New Zealand's future, and as part of our team, you'll be in the thick of the action.
**Do you**:
- Have a background in people management?
- Have a warm and friendly interpersonal style?
- Have excellent leadership and team management skills to lead a long-standing team?
- Want to work in a top tier law firm with a great culture and excellent benefits?
We are looking for a professional and experienced Legal Support Manager to lead and manage the operations for the Legal Administrators and Document Production Specialists in the Auckland office. This is a busy team of 26 support staff, so we are looking for an experienced people manager. A fantastic opportunity to put your stamp on this role, with room for future growth and development.
**Key Responsibilities**
**On a day-to-day basis, the Business Support Manager will**:
- Manage the Legal Support team and deal with any issues that arise
- Monitor rosters and workload for the Document Production team
- Coach, lead and manage for high performance
- Recruit, induct and train new team members
- Work with other regional managers to ensure a consistent national approach
- Drive efficiency and continuous improvement processes
- Collaborate with other support teams and the Legal Support & Services Manager
**Qualifications and experience required**:
- 3+ years’ experience in managing a team of 15+
- Professional services experience preferred
- Knowledge of administrative processes
- Proven people management skills, including ability to motivate and develop staff
**Skills and attributes desired**:
- High emotional intelligence
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build strong, positive relationships
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking
- Commercial acumen and judgement
- Ability to make considered decisions and influence and negotiate with others
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and active listening
**Working for Chapman Tripp**:
- Supportive leadership and team
- Inclusive and diverse culture
- Ongoing learning and development
- Great perks and benefits
- Fabulous office space
As part of our commitment to diversity & belonging, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture which focuses on equal opportunity, merit and providing tools to be our best. We cultivate a flexible and supportive workplace environment that equally meets the needs of our people and our firm.
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