My client based in Nottingham are a progressive Law Firm with an outstanding reputation. An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Manager to join their Real Estate Team. This role is hybrid and will entail managing a team of support staff both administrative and secretarial within the real estate team.

This role will ensure the successful delivery of a high-quality, client-focused legal support service, through the operational day-to-day management of the practice and team assistants; and will be the main point of contact.

* Managing a team of support staff of 10 or more.

* Managing individual performance including regular progress meetings and annual appraisals, probation reviews in line with the competency framework, and objective setting.

* Ensure the smooth induction of new starters, transfers and maternity returns to the department.

* Identify appropriate an provide pastoral care and active management of wellbeing for the legal support team.

* Manage legal support teams with a focus on service delivery and excellence; resolve issues relating to workflow, resources, working relationships, service delivery and HR matters.

* Working closely with Managers

* Developing relationships with stakeholders to ensure KPIs are met.

* Managing headcount in line with business needs

* Managing the recruitment and selection process

* Arrange and chair legal support team meetings.

* Produce management information as required and review processes and services introducing improvements/new services as appropriate.

* Ensuring full compliance by the legal teams and actively support and be a champion for department/firm initiatives, engaging frequently with central teams and driving positive change.

* Lead on department projects.

Applicants MUST have previous management ideally in a law firm or property firm (Or similar professional services) managing a team of support staff.

Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer