Location
toronto, on, Canada
Posted
July 20, 2026
Job Description
Join as the Manager of Legal Assistant Resources, focusing on team development and effective management of legal support. Drive initiatives for staffing and resource optimization in a professional services environment.
This pivotal role involves collaborating with the Director of Legal Support Services to assess and fulfill staffing needs for legal assistants. Leveraging a decade of management experience, including three years in a leadership role, you will create a supportive atmosphere that encourages employee engagement and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will also include coaching team members and overseeing vacation planning.
Key Responsibilities:
• Determine staffing and resource needs for legal support
• Manage employee absences and coverage strategies
• Oversee authorization of overtime for staff
• Conduct coaching sessions to boost team performance
• Facilitate feedback collection from lawyers and clients
This pivotal role involves collaborating with the Director of Legal Support Services to assess and fulfill staffing needs for legal assistants. Leveraging a decade of management experience, including three years in a leadership role, you will create a supportive atmosphere that encourages employee engagement and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will also include coaching team members and overseeing vacation planning.
Key Responsibilities:
• Determine staffing and resource needs for legal support
• Manage employee absences and coverage strategies
• Oversee authorization of overtime for staff
• Conduct coaching sessions to boost team performance
• Facilitate feedback collection from lawyers and clients