Paralegal Manager

Overview
Our client, a renowned law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the paralegal department, managing the recruitment and training of paralegals, coordinating their deployment, and ensuring efficient billing processes for the respective teams. The candidate must possess strong leadership skills, be highly organized, technologically adept, have excellent communication abilities, and possess a solid understanding of the litigation process.
Job Details

Job Title:

Paralegal Manager

Position Level:

In House

Specialization:

Litigation

Employment Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

Working Experience:

1 - 2 Year(s)

Education Level:

Professional Qualification

Expiry Date:

25/09/2024
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management:
  -Manage and supervise a team of paralegals.
  -Provide guidance and support to paralegals to ensure they are effectively utilized and trained, promoting their professional growth and development.
  -Evaluate the performance of paralegals based on feedback from lawyers, and deliver comprehensive performance reports to the Managing Partner, enabling necessary actions to be taken for performance improvement if needed.
  - Identify and implement strategies to fully utilize the paralegals, thereby maximizing the return on investment in their skills and capabilities.
  

• Recruitment:
  -Oversee the recruitment process for new paralegals, including interviewing and selection.
  -Ensure new hires are properly onboarded and integrated into the team.
  

• Grading:
  - Collaborate with the Managing Partner to develop and implement a grading system aimed at assessing the ability and competency of paralegals for effective work allocation.
  

• Deployment:
  -Allocate paralegal resources to various teams and projects based on demand and expertise.
  -Ensure optimal utilization of paralegal resources to meet the firm's needs.
  

• Training and Development:
  -Coordinate and facilitate training programs for paralegals to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  

• Billing and Invoicing:
  -Issue billings and invoices to the respective teams within the legal firm.
  - Monitor and ensure billings are done promptly and accurately.
  -Prepare regular billing status reports and assess the effectiveness of paralegal allocation for review by the Managing Partner.
  
  Requirements

  Key Requirements:

  1)Minimum of 1-year experience in litigation work and is familiar with the litigation process.
  2)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A people person who can build strong relationships within the team and with other departments.
  3)Business-minded and ability to think strategically such as the ability to allocate resources effectively and implement forward-looking initiatives.
  4) Strong disciplinary skills and being detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
  5)Leadership experience and team management skills are preferred but not mandatory.
  
  This position is only open to Malaysian citizens.
  
  Contact Info

  Contact Person:

  Jann Lu

  Contact Tel:

  012-3971744

  Mobile:

  012-3971744

  Email:

  [Confidential Information]

  Address:

  Kuala Lumpur , MALAYSIA

  Office Hour:

  Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
  0900 - 1800