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Form of workAre you an experienced leader with a passion for legal operations? Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and innovative team? Look no further - an exciting opportunity awaits you!
Our client, a mid-tier law firm, is actively searching for a dynamic and experienced Practice Manager to join their team. This newly established position offers a significant opportunity to influence and enhance operational efficiencies within the firm's offices. Ideal candidates will possess prior practice management experience and thrive in roles where they can make a meaningful impact and shape the position to align with their strengths and goals.
Your role and responsibilities:
- Collaborating with the recruitment team to interview and select top-tier support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and consistent services to legal teams and clients;
- Fostering support staff engagement through clear expectation setting, regular feedback, and performance evaluations;
- Developing the capabilities of your team members to enhance overall performance;
- Efficiently allocating work across the support team to optimise support for the practice group and partners in client delivery;
- Monitoring and upholding service quality standards, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving progress;
- Collaborating with finance and Practice Managers to provide consistent messaging on group operational metrics; and
- Championing new initiatives, acting as a liaison for business services, and aiding in the implementation of enhanced processes and services.
The skillset you need:
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines;
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and demonstrate commercial acumen;
- Sound operational management skills and excellent communication abilities (both written and verbal);
- Adaptability and a track record of dealing with ambiguity and evolving circumstances; and
- Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn and implement new ways of working and systems.
If you're prepared to embrace this challenging yet fulfilling opportunity and contribute significantly to the firm, seize the moment, and apply now!
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Kathryn Allen at u&u on 0473171887 or email Kathryn.allen@uandu.com reference number 35573. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search.
Please submit your resume in Word format only.
