▷ (Immediate Start) Practice Manager – Family Law Firm

Practice Manager – Family Law Firm

- Erina
- Full time

Experience: 3+ years in Legal Practice Management preferably in Family law. Also considering Family Law Solicitors with +5 years PQE looking for a change in role.

At Orbell Family Lawyers,family law is all we do, and we’re proud to practice it with purpose, clarity, and care for our clients and our team.

We’ve built a firm around values that matter: quality over volume, trust in our people, and a strong focus on teamwork and continuous development. We’re a team of specialist family lawyers helping clients navigate life’s most difficult transitions with confidence, compassion, and strategic insight.

About this role

We’re now seeking a Practice Manager to lead the daily operations of the firm, support our legal team to practise at their best, and help scale a firm that’s built for excellence, impact, and sustainability.

This is a hands-on leadership role that sits at the heart of our business operations, ideal for someone who thrives on structure, owns outcomes, and takes pride in creating a practice environment where great work and great people can thrive.

Please note – only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Skills and attributes

- 3+ years in Family Law Practice Management or +5 years PQE Family Law experience looking for a change
- Experience managing teams, systems, and competing priorities
- Confident with cloud-based practice management tools (Smokeball, Xero, etc.)
- Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills
- Proactive, emotionally intelligent leadership style
- Ability to drive compliance, reporting, and operational consistency across locations
- Alignment with OFL’s values: Integrity, Achievement, Reliability, Collaboration, Excellence & Innovation, Family & Community Focus

Role responsibilities

- Oversee and optimise the day-to-day operations of the firm across all offices
- Manage and support admin, legal support and finance functions (including external vendors)
- Support the Directors in implementing strategic and operational initiatives
- Maintain compliance, risk management and HR records across the firm
- Drive reporting and workflow consistency using Smokeball, Xero and supporting platforms
- Lead onboarding, induction, and support internal systems training across roles
- Work closely with our leadership team to improve internal processes and performance metrics
- Maintain a calm, solutions-focused culture grounded in trust and professionalism
- Leadership role in a high-performing, people-first law firm
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Supportive, engaged Directors who want you to succeed
- Health & wellness allowance (gym, allied health or coaching)
- Opportunities for further training and career progression
- Beautiful office on the Central Coast in Erina
- A grounded, ambitious culture where your work has real impact

Supporting your career, defining your future

As parents, partners, and people—we understand the emotional weight of separation and the need for clarity, support, and steady guidance through it.

Competitive remuneration

Our remuneration packages exceed industry standards and reward excellence.

Flexible hours

We value flexibility as much as you do. Remote and hybrid work available.

We cover the costs of attending family law CLEs, including your accommodation.

Health and wellness

Our complete health and wellness program includes a gym membership.

Work from home

Enjoy the freedom to work from home on those days when life demands flexibility.

Regular team activities

Enjoy regular team-building activities, along with Christmas and EOFY functions.

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