Employment Type:

Full-time or part-time by negotiation Salary:

Negotiable based on experience Benefits:

On-site parking provided

The Company Paxus has partnered with a well-established and growing family law and wills & estates firm committed to providing practical, compassionate and high-quality legal services.

The team works in a fast-paced and often emotionally complex area of law, where exceptional client care is just as important as strong legal expertise. As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Office Manager to become a key member of the leadership team and help drive the firm's continued success.

The Opportunity This is more than a traditional Office Manager role.

Working closely with the Partners and Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's operations, people, systems and future growth. You will have genuine autonomy to identify opportunities for improvement, implement new ideas and help ensure the firm continues to operate efficiently, professionally and sustainably.

We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, leading people and finding better ways of doing things.

Full-time hours are preferred; however, part-time or school-hour arrangements can be considered for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm and support exceptional client service outcomes

Manage and support administrative and legal support staff

Lead with recruitment, onboarding, performance management and staff development alongside the Business Manager

Develop, implement and maintain effective office procedures, systems and workflows





Lead operational system improvements and technology initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity

Act as the internal champion for business systems and technology, working with external providers to ensure the firm's platforms and tools operate effectively

Support staff training and adoption of business systems and processes

Monitor operational performance and provide insights and recommendations to the Partners

Assist with workload planning, resource management and business improvement initiatives

Manage relationships with external suppliers, consultants and service providers

Support compliance, risk management and professional obligations

Contribute to marketing, business development and the firm's ongoing growth strategy

Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing workplace culture

What We’re Looking For We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive professional who can see the bigger picture while remaining hands-on when required.

Ideally, you will bring:

Previous experience managing a law firm or professional services office

Strong understanding of professional office operations and administration

Confidence using and learning business systems, software and technology

Experience leading and supporting staff to achieve positive business outcomes

Strong organisational,



planning and time-management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Commercial awareness and sound business judgement

A solutions-focused, proactive approach to challenges

High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

An understanding of confidentiality, compliance and risk management requirements

Experience using legal practice management software (Actionstep experience highly regarded but not essential)

We are more interested in finding the right person with robust office management skills, commercial awareness, excellent IT capability and the ability to learn and adapt to our systems.

Family law or wills & estates experience will be viewed favourably, however outstanding candidates from other professional services environments will also be considered.

Why Join?

Be part of a respected and growing Canberra law firm

Work directly with the Partners and contribute to key business decisions, influencing the direction of the firm

Enjoy genuine autonomy and ownership of your role

Flexible working arrangements available

Modern Deakin office with on-site parking

Positive workplace culture

Opportunity to implement new ideas and drive meaningful change

Opportunities for qualified growth and career development

Competitive remuneration package based on experience

What Success Looks Like In your first 12 months, you will:

Build trusted relationships across the firm

Identify and implement operational improvements that enhance efficiency

Help optimise the firm's systems, technology and

📌 Office Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Paxus
📍 Canberra