Practice Manager

Dare; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dare, a respected independent law firm in Brisbane, seeks an experienced Practice Manager to lead day-to-day operations across finance, HR, systems and office functions. You’ll partner with ownership to shape delivery and growth, driving efficiency and better client service.

The role covers payroll, trust accounting, HR, performance reviews and project work, with scope to introduce improved processes and cross-team integration from day one.

Qualifications

• Experienced practice manager in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Exposure to legal accounts and trust accounting.
• Confident addressing HR and people-management matters.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive mindset for systems and process improvement.
• Able to work autonomously and own projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with partners and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day practice and office management.
• Manage accounts including payroll, supplier payments, trust transactions and basic reporting.
• Lead HR activities including employment agreements, onboarding and leave.
• Conduct performance reviews and address employee relations.
• Coordinate administrative staff and firm events.
• Review and improve systems, workflows and processes.
• Support operational projects aligned with firm growth.

Skills

Legal practice management

HR management

Payroll & trust accounting

Systems & process improvement

Project ownership

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Tools

HR software

Payroll software

Trust accounting software

Office systems

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded independent law firm entering an exciting phase of growth.

With a strong and down-to-earth partnership group, the firm offers a genuinely people-focused environment where the Practice Manager will work closely with the owners of the business and have real influence over how the firm operates and develops.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Practice Managerto take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the firm.

This is a broad role spanning finance, people, systems and office operations, with plenty of scope to improve processes and take ownership of projects as the firm continues to grow.

The firm has also recently undergone a period of expansion, creating an interesting body of work around integrating teams, systems and processes.

In this role, you will be responsible for areas including:

• Day-to-day practice and office management
• Overseeing accounts which includes payroll, supplier payments and trust transactions, payments and receipting and basic financial reporting
• HR management including employment agreements, onboarding and leave
• Performance reviews, employee relations and other people matters
• Supporting and coordinating administrative staff
• Firm events and functions
• Reviewing and improving systems, workflows and processes
• Assisting with operational projects associated with the firm's continued growth

About You

We are looking for an experienced practice manager who is practical, organised and enjoys being the person who keeps everything moving.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment
• Exposure to legal accounts and trust accounting
• Confidence dealing with HR and people-management matters
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach to systems and process improvement
• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work closely with Partners and staff

Why Apply?

• Competitive remunerationon offer
• Work directly with a genuinely good, people-focused partnership group
• Broad role with real autonomy and influence
• Join the firm at an exciting stage of growth
• Interesting integration and improvement projects from day one
• Opportunity to help shape systems and operations as the business develops
• Friendly, collaborative and professional working environment

Find Out More

If you’re an experienced Practice Manager looking for a role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Your confidentiality is assured at every stage.