Practice Manager
Austen Lloyd Limited · Chelmsford, England ·
- Job Description
- Practice Manager
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/n A well-established boutique law firm in Essex is looking to appoint an experienced Practice Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the practice, with a particular focus on HR and people management.
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This is a hands-on role working closely with the Partners and playing a key part in ensuring the firm has the right people, processes and support in place to operate effectively.
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The Role
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- The role will have a strong emphasis on HR and people management, including:
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- Acting as the main point of contact for all HR and employee matters /n
- Managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to performance management and departures /n
- Supporting Partners and fee earners with employee relations, absence, conduct and performance matters /n
- Overseeing appraisals, training, development and staff wellbeing /n
- Maintaining and developing HR policies and procedures /n
- Supporting recruitment and helping the firm attract and retain high-quality legal staff /n
- Managing the day-to-day operational running of the practice /n
- Working closely with the Partners on staffing, resourcing and wider business matters /n
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There will also be a smaller finance element, with responsibility for overseeing areas such as billing, credit control, payroll and management information, alongside the firm's existing finance support.
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About You
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You must have previous Practice Manager experience within a law firm and a strong understanding of the people and operational issues that come with running a legal practice.
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You will be confident dealing with Partners and employees at all levels, comfortable handling sensitive HR matters and able to take ownership of issues rather than simply providing administrative support.
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A good understanding of legal finance and practice management systems will also be important, although this is primarily a people and HR-focused Practice Manager position rather than a finance-led role.
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Why Apply?
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- Key management position within an established boutique Essex law firm /n
- Strong emphasis on HR, people and employee management /n
- Direct involvement with the Partners /n
- Genuine influence over the firm's people and working practices /n
- Opportunity to make a visible impact within a smaller legal practice /n