My client is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to join their law firm in their Cwmbran office.

The Position 

• Maintain and manage the offices efficiently on a day-to-day basis, including travelling to our other offices when required
• Assist in the expansion of the firm
• General office administration and front of house operation
• Attending meetings and Minute Taking
• Assist in the HR functions, including but not limited to, staff meetings / appraisals, new starter inductions, and independently managing any matters that may arise
• Assist the finance team to ensure the needs of the business are met on an ongoing basis
• Organising events and diary management
• Assist the Risk & Compliance Manager to ensure that all policies, procedures & standards are up to date / adhered and complied with
• Liaise with external auditors, compiling all information needed and manage the audit process
• Manage the cleaning company and monitor the general condition of the office
• Manage the alarm and security contracts
• Facilities and repairs – including organising a trusted selection of tradespeople to rely on
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of consumables and stationery
• Managing all incoming & outgoing post daily

Requirements

The suitable candidate will have a high level of interaction with all functions of the business, therefore, to be considered you will need to be a natural people person and strong communicator. Computer literate with excellent telephone manner. Must be able to work on their own initiative and have good decision-making skills.

Must have experience as a Practice Manager in a law firm.

Core tasks

• Office Management
• Compliance:
• COLP + COFA 
• SRA Subscriptions 
• Panels
• Legal Aid
• CQS
• Monitoring staff 
• Monitoring accounts 

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.