" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eOffice Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 14/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine step into management for senior Legal Assistants\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to $120k package including super, for a 38 hour week\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead Legal Assistants, Reception and Workroom staff\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e A well-regarded law firm is looking for an Office Manager to lead its Melbourne Practice Support team. This is a hands-on leadership role, well suited to an experienced Legal Assistant or Practice Support professional who has supervised others and is ready to take on full accountability for a team and an office.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to senior Practice Support leadership, you will be accountable for the day to day running of the Melbourne office. You will lead a team of Legal Assistants, Receptionists. You will also partner with Business Services and Practice Group leaders to keep local service aligned with firm-wide standards.\u003cbr\u003e Key responsibilities include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading, coaching and developing the Practice Support team, including performance management and workflow\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActing as the primary contact for office operational matters, including building management, security, access, parking and tenancy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging allocation of space across offices, desks, war rooms and on-site storage\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting workforce planning, overtime and staffing costs, and reviewing supplier and service expenditure\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverseeing office equipment and services, including external providers and trades\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting client events, staff functions and firm events to deliver a seamless front of house experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinating business continuity and emergency procedures, and championing WHS across the office\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborating with Practice Groups and Business Services to support firm initiatives and a connected, one firm culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive or more years\u0026rsquo; experience in office management or legal practice support, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrior supervisory or team leadership experience, such as guiding, allocating work to or developing other support staff. Senior Legal Assistants looking to move into management are encouraged to apply\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong understanding of legal practice support workflows and the service expectations of lawyers and clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement on urgency and escalation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA service-first mindset, with the initiative to adapt to changing priorities and a genuine interest in continuous improvement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365, and an appetite to learn new systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComfortable with the physical side of the role, including setting up and packing down meeting and event spaces, moving supplies and assisting with office relocations\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s on offer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to $120k package including super\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e38 hour week, with a minimum of four days per week in the office, 1 day work from home\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA clear career step into management, with the support of a broader Practice Support and Business Services network\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA people-focused culture that values development and retention\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Please apply directly, or contact Annabel Reeves 0416 313 122, areeves@mjdrecruitment.com.au for a confidential chat.\u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478534\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "