Administrative Manager in Law Firm

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia People2People Full time

Company Overview:

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This globally renowned international law firm is dedicated to providing innovative, client-focused legal services across 24 global offices. With over a century of experience, the firm leads the way in diversity, inclusion, and cutting-edge technology. Their vision is to redefine legal services for the digital age, prioritizing high performance and collaboration.

About the Role:

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As an Administrative Manager, you will report directly to the Office Operations Manager. Your key responsibilities include:

  • Optimising support staff contribution and maintaining and improving their engagement through setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and evaluating performance;
  • Developing the capability of the support team, including their ability to deliver excellent work, connect with people, and develop and maintain a successful relationship with clients;
  • Managing resources and allocating or re-distributing work and support to ensure administrative capability is both optimised and available to support the practice group and partners in their delivery to clients;
  • Monitoring and maintaining both quality and consistency of services provided to the practice group and partners and identifying and progressing opportunities for improvement;
  • Escalating and alerting the Operations Manager to issues that may impact the day-to-day operations on an ongoing basis; and
  • Leading and supporting on continuous improvement workstreams for the national legal support function.

About You:

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To be considered for this role, you must have prior experience working in a law firm. Additionally, you will have a proven track record of managing a large team and handling challenging conversations. Other key requirements for this position include:

  • Experience with stakeholder management and engagement;
  • Experience in a HR role would be advantageous;
  • Strong communication skills; and
  • Impeccable attention to detail.

What's in it for You?

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You'll enjoy a salary up to $140k package + flexibility to work from home. Join a global law firm with a reputation as a market leader in Australia and beyond. This firm focuses heavily on both personal and professional growth, offering tailored learning experiences and mentorship programs to help you advance in your career. Your wellbeing is a priority, with comprehensive mental health support and resources to help you navigate both personal and professional challenges. You'll also enjoy fantastic benefits, including:

  • 26 weeks of paid parental leave;
  • A holistic wellbeing fund;
  • One day working from home flexibility; and
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

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