Secretarial Team Leader | 3:2 Hybrid | Above Market Salary
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Secretarial Team Leader | 3:2 Hybrid | Above Market Salary
A rare opportunity has arisen within one of London's most prestigious and highly regarded law firms renowned for its outstanding reputation.
This is a senior-level position for an experienced Legal managerial professional (minimum 5 years' experience at managerial level required) who thrives on leadership, organisation and driving operational excellence.
The RoleSupporting the Partners and overseeing the smooth operational running of the department, you will:
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Oversee and manage a team of direct reports (PA team)
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Act as a key liaison between the practice area and Business Services teams
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Assist the Head of Department with strategic projects and initiatives
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Work closely with Business Development Managers to ensure best practice
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Lead on the development, mentoring and performance management of the PA team
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Assist with recruitment and onboarding
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Manage work allocations and resource planning
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Attend Partner meetings and contribute at a senior level
This is a visible, influential role where your leadership will directly impact the department's success.
Why Join This Firm?-
Above-average salary reflecting the seniority of the role
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Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 from home)
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A firm known for its stability, prestige and long-term career opportunities
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Professional yet personable culture - high standards without hierarchy
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Excellent benefits and genuine investment in its people
If you're an experienced manager (who has experience within a Law firm) looking to step into a highly respected firm where you can lead, influence and elevate a team then this is a standout opportunity.
Confidential conversations welcomed.
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your legal managerial experience prominently as the role requires minimum 5 years at managerial level in law firms
📊 Quantify your team leadership: 'Managed 8-person PA team, improving efficiency by 25%'
🌐 Emphasise your Partner-level communication skills as you'll attend Partner meetings and contribute at senior level
🎯 Showcase strategic project experience as you'll assist Head of Department with key initiatives
🤝 Demonstrate your mentoring capabilities as developing and performance managing the PA team is central to this role
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- •Led 12-person PA team across 3 practice areas, implementing performance management system that improved productivity by 30%
- •Managed recruitment and onboarding for 8 legal support roles, reducing time-to-hire from 6 to 3 weeks through streamlined processes
- •Contributed to Partner meetings on strategic initiatives, delivering resource planning recommendations that saved £45k annually
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Dear Hiring Manager,
JM Legal's reputation for excellence and stability makes this Secretarial Team Leader position exactly the senior legal management role I've been seeking. With 8 years of legal managerial experience and proven expertise in PA team leadership and performance management, I'm well-positioned to oversee your department's operational success.
My background in managing legal support teams, including resource planning and strategic project delivery, aligns perfectly with your requirements for Partner-level contribution and Business Services liaison.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you manage work allocations across a PA team to ensure optimal resource utilisation?
- ›What systems do you use for performance management and team development tracking?
- ›How do you approach recruitment and onboarding for legal support roles?
- ›What methods do you use to liaison effectively between practice areas and Business Services?
- ›How do you contribute to strategic projects at departmental level?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage a challenging team member in a legal environment
- ›Describe a situation where you improved operational processes within a legal department
- ›Give an example of how you've mentored someone to achieve better performance
- ›Tell me about a time you had to present to Partners or senior stakeholders
- ›Describe a situation where you managed competing priorities across multiple teams
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage a challenging team member in a legal environment
Describe a situation where you improved operational processes within a legal department