Practice Manager/Office Manager

JOIN OUR TEAM AS THE PRACTICE MANAGER / OFFICE MANAGER 

Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland

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Argon Law: The Counsel You Keep

Argon Law is a prestigious boutique firm specialising in commercial law and estate planning, as well as property law, employment law and litigation. Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, we pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, innovation, and personal growth. We are currently seeking a dynamic Practice Manager / Office Manager to join our happy, intelligent, and ambitious team.

What You Will Do:

As the Practice Manager / Office Manager at Argon Law, you will be a central figure in our team, working closely with the principal and key executives, including in business development and communication. 

This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our firm, providing leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and governance systems in place.

Your critical analysis skills, organisational strengths, and leadership capabilities will be vital in fostering an environment of growth and excellence.

The successful candidate will be interested in governance disciplines and will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the firm's systems and procedures. A strong understanding of legal practice management software and systems analysis for offices is essential. Additionally, an ability to work as a paralegal will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the firm's governance, systems, supplies and procedures in collaboration with key executives.
• Manage a team of paralegals and support staff.
• Report directly to the principal and provide legal support services.
• Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, innovation, and dedication within the team.
• Manage all office logistics and human resources activities, including recruitment, training, and development of staff.
• Conduct weekly and monthly management and financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead the optimisation of legal practice management software and IT solutions.
• Work directly with clients and key stakeholders on behalf of the company. 

Why Argon Law?

The right candidate will be offered a very attractive package, reflecting the importance and prestige of this role. You will also receive a healthy handover from the current practice manager, ensuring a smooth transition and immediate impact in your new role.

What You Will Bring to Our Firm:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a managerial role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven track record in managing teams and driving business success.
• Excellent critical analysis, organisational, and human resource management skills.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and budget management.
• Proficient in legal practice management software and receptive to innovative IT solutions.
• An interest in governance, systems analysis, and procedure development.
• Ability to work closely with the firm’s principal and key executives, contributing positively to the firm’s strategy and growth.
• Legal qualifications or paralegal experience will be highly regarded.
• Trust accounting experience will be viewed favourably.

Join Us:

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Practice Manager / Office Manager to contribute to the success of a thriving legal practice on the Sunshine Coast. If you are ambitious, driven, and ready to take the next step in your career with a supportive and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and what you feel you can bring to the team.

Email directly to:   ***********@argonlaw.com.au