Legal Office Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,000 i £40,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | DN1 2RP |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Talent Finder |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | NLGCNM-001-22254 |
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Legal Office Manager | Doncaster | Full Time (Part-time considered) | Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm | £34,000–£40,000 DOE
Our client is a well-established, friendly and busy legal aid practice based in Doncaster. Operating under SRA regulation, they deliver high-quality legal aid and advice services with a strong focus on professionalism, compliance and teamwork.
They are now seeking a Legal Office Manager to oversee the firm’s operations, compliance and administration. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the partners, develop your skills and play a key part in the ongoing growth of the practice.
What will your role look like?
Office & Practice Management
• Manage daily office operations, including reception/front desk, post/DX/franking, office supplies and facilities
• Oversee office support staff; manage cover for absences and coordinate staff onboarding
• Liaise with external suppliers, including IT support, insurers, accountants and facilities providers
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and court/client appointments
Regulation & Compliance Oversight
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulatory obligations
• Assist with or manage compliance processes, file reviews, audits and maintain policies and procedures
• Support governance, compliance monitoring and risk management activities
Administration & Support Services
• Oversee general admin, including correspondence, mail, client file administration, archiving and billing support
• Support HR duties such as recruitment coordination, personnel files, holiday and absence management and induction processes
• Ensure health and safety compliance across the office
Continuous Improvement & Strategic Support
• Help develop internal workflows, systems and operational structures
• Act as a central point of contact for staff, suppliers and compliance-related queries
Are you the right person for the job?
Essential Requirements
• Experience working in a law firm or regulated professional services environment
• Exposure to SRA compliance
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and professionalism
• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital case-management systems
• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Supervisory experience or readiness for management level of responsibility
Desirable Requirements
• Criminal Legal Aid, Legal Aid or Criminal Law background advantageous
• Experience with Dye & Durham case management systems
• Experience liaising with IT providers, insurers and external suppliers
• Background in HR or basic finance administration
• Understanding of the Specialist Quality Mark and auditing processes
What’s in it for you?
• £34,000–£40,000 depending on experience
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Benenden healthcare cover
• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to learn from senior partners
• Room to grow and shape the role as the firm develops
• Key, influential position in a respected and growing legal aid practice
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