This well-established boutique family law firm on Sydney's Lower North Shore is seeking an organised, proactive, and people-focused professional to oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice. Working closely with the Directors, you'll play a key role in ensuring the firm runs smoothly, supporting the team, and driving efficient processes across the business.

The Role
This is a varied position where you'll be responsible for the operational side of the firm, allowing the lawyers to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for their clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing and mentoring the firm's paralegal team
- Overseeing workflows and ensuring processes are running efficiently
- Reviewing, implementing and improving office procedures where required
- Managing the firm's billing process and ensuring invoices are issued in a timely manner
- Providing general practice management support to the Directors
- Assisting with HR-related matters such as onboarding, staff support and performance processes (experience in HR is highly regarded but not essential)
- Acting as the go-to person for the administrative and operational functions of the firm

About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys creating structure, supporting people, and keeping a business running efficiently.

Ideally you'll have:

- Previous experience as an Office Manager, Practice Manager or Operations Manager
- Experience within a law firm is highly desirable,



however candidates from other professional services environments (such as accounting or consulting) are encouraged to apply
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing support staff
- Experience overseeing billing and administrative processes
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A proactive approach with a passion for improving systems and processes
- HR experience or training will be viewed favourably, but is not essential

What's on Offer?

- Salary up to $145K package, depending on experience
- Join a respected boutique family law firm with a supportive culture
- Enjoy a genuinely varied role where no two days are the same, combining people management, operations, billing, process improvement and practice management
- A genuinely manageable workload with a strong focus on quality over quantity
- Opportunity to make the role your own and contribute to the firm's continued success
- Stable, long-term prospect with an experienced and collaborative team
- Full time onsite role (8:30am–5:30pm), with flexibility to discuss a four-day working week for the right candidate

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.

Alternatively, you can contact Natalia Patel on (02) 8358 8060 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.

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📌 Office Manager / Practice Manager | Boutique Family Law Firm (Sydney)
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