Senior Legal Operations Manager

7 days ago

Inverell Shire Council Tamworth, Australia beBeeManagement Full time $105,000 - $121,500
About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced professional to fill a senior leadership position within our organization.

This is an opportunity to step into a broad, business-critical leadership role at a well-established law firm known for its integrity, client care, and collaborative culture.

Our team has regional strength and is expanding its reach across Northern NSW, yet our roots remain proudly local — built on long-term relationships, family values, and a genuine commitment to people, not just process.

We combine professional standards with a supportive, down-to-earth working style. We are now looking for an Office Manager / Practice Manager to work closely with our Directors and legal team across Inverell and Tamworth, helping to streamline operations, manage the firm's financials, and ensure compliance with trust, regulatory, and professional obligations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Human Resources: Recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, training, and performance management of administration staff
  • Operational Oversight: Managing day-to-day operations across both offices and supporting teams in Family Law, Criminal Law, Commercial, and Estate matters
  • Financial Management: Billing, budgets, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, profit and loss, cashflow reporting, and liaising with external accountants
  • Trust Accounting: Managing receipting, payments, end-of-month reconciliations, and compliance
  • Systems and IT: Managing equipment, facilities, and practice management systems (Smokeball, Xero), liaising with IT providers
  • Strategic Planning and Reporting: Fee earner reporting, workflow analysis, financial reporting, and contributing to firm-wide strategy
  • Vendor and Contract Management: Coordinating with suppliers, external advisers, and service providers
What You Bring:
  • A minimum of 3–5 years' experience in legal practice management or professional services operations
  • Strong knowledge of finance and accounting (qualifications an advantage)
  • Excellent systems knowledge (Xero and Smokeball highly regarded)
  • A proactive, hands-on approach – comfortable with both big picture planning and detail execution
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence positive change
  • Confidence working directly with firm leaders in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Our Organization:

We are committed to the law, our clients, and our people. This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role in a respected, people-first organization where your ideas, skills, and initiative will be genuinely valued.

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