Legal Office Manager

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1 month ago

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Location: East London
Contract Type: Permanent
Office Based
Salary: £40,000

Our client is a well-established legal practice based in East London, known for delivering London-quality legal services at competitive prices. They're seeking an experienced Legal Office Manager to join their leadership team and drive operational excellence across their growing practice.

If you're ready to advance your career managing the business side of a respected legal organisation, this role offers genuine scope and responsibility.

Position Overview

This is a pivotal role that sits at the heart of the practice's operations. You'll manage the financial health of the organisation, oversee all HR functions, and work closely with the leadership team to develop strategy and drive growth. Your work directly enables the legal team to deliver high-quality services to clients across immigration, housing, family, probate and commercial law. You'll balance operational efficiency with compliance requirements, ensuring the practice runs smoothly whilst maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Manage budgeting, financial reporting and billing processes, working with accountants to ensure regulatory compliance and monitor financial performance
Oversee recruitment, onboarding and performance management for legal and support staff
Implement training and professional development programmes to support team growth
Handle day-to-day office operations including facilities management and technology infrastructure
Develop and maintain client communication systems, addressing concerns and enhancing service quality
Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, AML requirements and legal industry codes of conduct
Contribute to strategic planning, identifying growth opportunities and developing business strategies
Evaluate and implement technology solutions to streamline legal processes and improve efficiency
Identify and mitigate risks including legal malpractice and cybersecurity threats
Oversee administrative staff responsible for scheduling, document management and client intake
Support marketing and business development efforts to attract new clients Requirements

Proven experience working in a legal environment, ideally as a practice manager or in a similar operations role
Strong financial management skills including budgeting, payroll and financial reporting
Experience managing HR functions including recruitment and staff development
Knowledge of SRA regulations, AML compliance and legal industry standards
Excellent leadership and team management abilities
Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
Proficiency with legal practice management software and IT systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, finance or related field (or equivalent professional experience) How to Apply

If you're looking to advance your career and have the skills and experience to succeed in this Legal Office Manager role, please send your CV to (url removed) and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to us

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