Legal Practice Support Manager

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time
About Us

At Herbert Smith Freehills, we're a leading global law firm with a strong commitment to excellence. Our Melbourne Office Operations team is seeking a talented Legal Practice Administration Manager to join our dynamic team.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a service-oriented individual to support the day-to-day management of our high-performing practice groups. As a Legal Practice Administration Manager, you'll work closely with our Office Operations team to ensure the effective management of the office.

Key Responsibilities

Some of your key responsibilities will include leading and managing the support team, monitoring and improving the quality and consistency of service provided to legal teams, managing the allocation of work and utilisation of administrative support to support client delivery activities, and overseeing and administering central group processes to support the group's operations.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll need to have prior experience in leading sizeable teams of people, well-developed time management and prioritisation skills, sound operational management skills, a high level of attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and tertiary qualifications or equivalent in a relevant field.

About Us

We're a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the skills, knowledge, and ideas of all our people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a holistic wellbeing fund. We're committed to creating a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, where you can perform at your best and maintain sustainable balance across your life.

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