Legal Office Manager

Talent Finder; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal aid practice in Doncaster is seeking a Legal Office Manager to oversee operations and compliance. The role involves managing daily office activities, ensuring SRA compliance, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have experience in a law firm and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £34,000 and £40,000 depending on experience, alongside benefits like on-site parking and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Generous holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a law firm or regulated professional services environment.
• Exposure to SRA compliance.
• Supervisory experience or readiness for management level of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations and staff onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulatory obligations.
• Oversee general admin and HR duties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Decision-making ability

Tools

Dye & Durham case management systems

Job description

Legal Office Manager | Doncaster | Full Time (Part-time considered) | Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm | £34,000–£40,000 DOE

Our client is a well‑established, friendly and busy legal aid practice based in Doncaster. Operating under SRA regulation, they deliver high‑quality legal aid and advice services with a strong focus on professionalism, compliance and teamwork.

They are now seeking a Legal Office Manager to oversee the firm’s operations, compliance and administration. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the partners, develop your skills and play a key part in the ongoing growth of the practice.

What will your role look like?

Office & Practice Management

• Manage daily office operations, including reception/front desk, post/DX/franking, office supplies and facilities
• Oversee office support staff; manage cover for absences and coordinate staff onboarding
• Liaise with external suppliers, including IT support, insurers, accountants and facilities providers
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and court/client appointments

Regulation & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with SRA regulatory obligations
• Assist with or manage compliance processes, file reviews, audits and maintain policies and procedures
• Support governance, compliance monitoring and risk management activities

Administration & Support Services

• Oversee general admin, including correspondence, mail, client file administration, archiving and billing support
• Support HR duties such as recruitment coordination, personnel files, holiday and absence management and induction processes
• Ensure health and safety compliance across the office

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Support

• Help develop internal workflows, systems and operational structures
• Act as a central point of contact for staff, suppliers and compliance‑related queries

Are you the right person for the job?

Essential Requirements

• Experience working in a law firm or regulated professional services environment
• Exposure to SRA compliance
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and professionalism
• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital case‑management systems
• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Supervisory experience or readiness for management level of responsibility

Desirable Requirements

• Criminal Legal Aid, Legal Aid or Criminal Law background advantageous
• Experience with Dye & Durham case management systems
• Experience liaising with IT providers, insurers and external suppliers
• Background in HR or basic finance administration
• Understanding of the Specialist Quality Mark and auditing processes

What’s in it for you?

• £34,000–£40,000 depending on experience
• Free on‑site parking
• Pension scheme
• Benenden healthcare cover
• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days + bank holidays
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to learn from senior partners
• Room to grow and shape the role as the firm develops
• Key, influential position in a respected and growing legal aid practice

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