Practice Manager

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

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• Managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to performance management and departures

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• Supporting Partners and fee earners with employee relations, absence, conduct and performance matters

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• Overseeing appraisals, training, development and staff wellbeing

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• Maintaining and developing HR policies and procedures

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• Supporting recruitment and helping the firm attract and retain high-quality legal staff

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• Managing the day-to-day operational running of the practice

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• Working closely with the Partners on staffing, resourcing and wider business matters

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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

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• Strong emphasis on HR, people and employee management

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• Direct involvement with the Partners

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• Genuine influence over the firm's people and working practices

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• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a smaller legal practice

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