Legal Assistant Practice Manager

Service Care; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are seeking an Assistant Office Manager to support the Group Practice Manager in a busy legal firm. Based in Wrexham, with flexibility for Oswestry, the role covers office management, finance, compliance, HR and operations to keep the business running smoothly.

You will coordinate suppliers, process invoices and budgets, assist audits, onboarding and HR administration, and help drive process improvements across the team, contributing to the firm’s development and

Qualifications

• Experience in office management or business administration.
• Commercially-minded with initiative and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and IT skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day office operations and coordinate suppliers and facilities.
• Assist with invoices, expenses, bookkeeping, budgets and liaise with external accountants.
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, policies and procedures.
• Assist recruitment, onboarding, employee records, training and HR administration.
• Coordinate projects and identify efficiency improvements across the business.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Communication skills

IT skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Service Care Solutions are looking for a dynamic, organised and proactive Assistant Office Manager to work closely with the Group Practice Manager, supporting the day-to-day running and development of a legal firm. This is a varied, hands-on role covering office management, finance, compliance, HR, marketing and general business operations. The successful candidate will help ensure the business runs efficiently, support the wider team and identify opportunities to improve processes. The role will primarily be based in Wrexham, with flexibility for candidates based in or around Oswestry and the opportunity to work across both offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Management: Oversee day-to-day office operations, coordinate suppliers and facilities, and maintain efficient systems and processes.
• Finance: Assist with invoices, expenses, bookkeeping, financial records, budgets and liaising with external accountants.
• Compliance: Support regulatory requirements, maintain compliance records and assist with audits, policies and procedures.
• HR: Support recruitment, on boarding, employee records, training and general HR administration.
• Business Support: Provide administrative support to team and Manager, coordinate projects and identify ways to improve the overall running of the business.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded, enthusiastic all-rounder who is confident taking initiative and enjoys working across a variety of business functions. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A genuine interest in business operations and continuous improvement.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals as well as enthusiastic individuals with transferable skills and a willingness to learn. Experience in office management, finance, compliance, HR, marketing or business administration would be advantageous. We are particularly interested in any candidates who might have worked within a Legal background previously.

What We Offer

• A salary of £28,000–£35,000+ , with flexibility for an exceptionally experienced candidate.
• A varied role with the opportunity to develop skills across multiple business functions.
• The opportunity to work closely with a long standing Group practise Manager and make a meaningful contribution to the business.
• Flexibility to work across either Wrexham and Oswestry offices.

We are looking for someone dynamic, proactive and keen to get stuck in, a capable all-rounder who can bring energy, initiative and fresh ideas to the business if this is you contact: Beth Simpson at Service Care Solutions.

Telephone: [phone] or Email: [e-mail]