Improvement and Project Manager for Litigation

Description

ASA Recruitment’s well-known Public sector client is looking for an Improvement and Project Manager for Litigation. This is a contract opportunity working from home for an initial 4 months.

Responsibilities:
· Driving forward and implementing the recommendations from the review of litigation services
· Working with colleagues to look as what options are available for a case management system within the confines of the network. Consideration of available legal technology, and in particular availability of case management and document storage and retrieval systems to enhance the delivery of litigation services, explore what is done in our outsourcing partner firms, and whether any of those firms may be able to offer advice on tools that could be adapted to our needs.
· Undertake a cost benefit analysis exploring the advantages and disadvantages of procuring an off the shelf commercial package or adapting an existing system
· Assisting Deputy Director (DD) Head of Litigation Division and leading a working group of solicitors looking at the structure of litigation and the roles and responsibilities of branches and lawyers within them
· Assisting the DD Head of Litigation and leading a working group of solicitors looking at the strategic planning of work and resourcing, and the allocation of work across the Division
· Regularly attending and providing updates on progress at the Corporate Board and Senior Leadership Team meetings, as required
· Leading on exploring new and innovative approaches to knowledge capture and management, training and development solutions for colleagues in the Litigation Division, involving collaborating with the leads on Learning & Development and Knowledge Management

Requirements:
· Strong project management skills with experience of delivering projects ideally with some exposure to improvement methodologies or quality improvement principles.
· Excellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to communicate key messages clearly with colleagues, including Senior Leadership Teams.
· Ability to establish and maintain credibility and trust with colleagues to facilitate transparent decision making.
· Ability to work collaboratively with different teams, with consideration given to the wider cultural and change contexts.

If you are interested in this Improvement and Project Manager role, please apply by clicking the link below!

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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