Legal Services Manager - North London

Morgan Hunt currently require a Legal Services Manager for Housing Trust based in North London on a Temporary basisPay Rate : £48.44ph LtdHours:35 hrs Mon to Fri - 9am and 17.00pm Location: North LondonDuration : 6 month on going contractAbout the RoleLeading, and empowering a team to effectively deliver first class legal services improving business and customer outcomes whilst minimising risk and spend.You will be a voice to the business on legal matters, particularly in housing management issues and associated legal risk, building great relationships with the operational teams in the process. You''ll take ownership of cases, working collaboratively to drive them to conclusion.DutiesLead and mentor a team of paralegals to ensure assigned casework is managed effectively and to high quality.Identify career progression, support and training needs in your team and put in place appropriate training and learning plans.Swiftly address performance and conduct issues in line with trust policy. Monitor your team''s caseloads to ensure performance indicators and are met. Lead on business reporting as required.Ensure cases are managed in accordance with practice management standards and procedures set for the team and report on compliance.Ensure a consistent, collaborative and visible service is being delivered during busy periods. Appropriately manage resources where staff are absent.Manage your own caseload of legal cases as required, providing specialist advice and to support the ..... full job details .....