Legal Practice Support Manager – Melbourne Office

MJD Recruitment Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

MJD Recruitment Pty partners with a respected Melbourne law firm to recruit an Office Manager who will lead the Melbourne Practice Support team and take full accountability for the office. This hands-on leadership role requires supervision of Legal Assistants and Receptionists and alignment with firm-wide standards.

The role focuses on operations, space planning, vendor management, events, business continuity and WHS, plus collaboration with Practice Groups and Business Services to deliver a

Qualifications

• Five or more years in office management or legal practice support.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of office workflows and service expectations.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management.
• Service-first mindset with adaptability to change.
• Strong digital literacy and willingness to learn new systems.
• Comfort with managing meeting and event spaces and office relocations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Practice Support team, including performance management.
• Act as primary contact for office operations (building, security, access, parking).
• Manage space allocation across offices, desks, war rooms and on-site storage.
• Support workforce planning, overtime and staffing costs, and vendor expenditure.
• Oversee office equipment and services with external providers.
• Support client events, staff functions and firm events for a seamless front of house.
• Coordinate business continuity and emergency procedures; promote WHS.
• Collaborate with Practice Groups and Business Services to align with firm standards.

Skills

Office management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Digital literacy

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Office technology

Job description

MJD Recruitment Pty partners with a respected Melbourne law firm to recruit an Office Manager who will lead the Melbourne Practice Support team and take full accountability for the office. This hands-on leadership role requires supervision of Legal Assistants and Receptionists and alignment with firm-wide standards.

The role focuses on operations, space planning, vendor management, events, business continuity and WHS, plus collaboration with Practice Groups and Business Services to deliver a