Our client

A leading International law firm is seeking to hire a Legal Support Team Manger based in Hong Kong. This role reports directly to the Corporate Partner and our client is looking for a candidate that is experienced in managing a pool of secretaries and legal support staff to ensure top-notch service deliveries to fee earners. Our client is located in a convenient location in Central and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and resource allocations to ensure effective and efficient legal support services is provided at all times
• Work with line managers to carry out appraisals and individual performance management of legal support staff
• Responsible for selection and recruitment activities of new secretaries and to coordinate with relevant parties at relevant stages
• Perform induction programs for new secretaries
• Review training needs of current secretaries and develop detailed plan to support individual performance and development
• Build authentic relationships
• Work with HR department to organize departmental trainings to improve soft skills training
• Play an active role in the salary review process by gathering necessary data

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant secretarial pool management experience from sizeable professional services environments
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge in the field
• Approachable, resourceful and tactful
• Detail minded and excellent organization skills
• Able to manage working relations between fee earners and legal support team
• Confident in communicating staff of all levels
• Able to work within a dynamic environment
• Excellent spoken and written English and Chinese skills (Mandarin fluency would be an advantage)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Chinese typing

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To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume quoting reference JO#20173 in the subject header. Only qualified candidates will receive a reply.

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