Legal Office Manager

Kamro Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Romford is seeking an experienced Legal Office Manager to oversee daily operations across two locations. This role involves administrative leadership, staff coordination, and compliance support in a professional environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a legal setting, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000, an opportunity for influence, and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive professional environment

Long-term development potential

Qualifications

• Experience as an Office Manager, Practice Manager, or Senior Administrator within a law firm.
• Ability to balance competing priorities across two offices.
• Familiarity with compliance expectations and legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations across two Romford sites.
• Manage administrative processes including document control and file management.
• Support compliance obligations related to a legal environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking ability

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Discretion and integrity

Problem-solving skills

IT competence

Tools

MS Office

Document-management systems

Job description

As a recruitment partner supporting a well-established and growing legal practice in Romford, I am pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Office Manager . This role sits at the heart of the firms operations, ensuring the smooth running of two local offices and supporting a team of solicitors, paralegals, and administrative staff.

The firm offers a friendly, professional working environment with a strong commitment to client service, particularly across family law, conveyancing, and private client matters. With continued growth, they are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to strengthen their operational backbone.

Role Overview

This is a hands‑on, varied operational management position overseeing day‑to‑day office activity across both Romford locations. You will take responsibility for administrative leadership, staff coordination, compliance support, and ensuring the firms processes run efficiently and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations across two Romford sites, ensuring smooth communication and workflow.
• Manage administrative processes including document control, file management, archiving, and record‑keeping.
• Support compliance obligations, including regulatory and data‑protection requirements relevant to a legal environment.
• Provide line‑management and coordination for support staff, including workload distribution and performance support.
• Act as a central point of contact between senior management, legal teams, and admin staff.
• Manage office facilities: equipment, supplies, maintenance, and relationships with suppliers/contractors.
• Handle HR‑related administration such as onboarding/offboarding, staff records, and absence tracking.
• Assist senior leadership with operational improvements, new processes, and project‑based initiatives.
• Provide broader administrative support where required, including diary management and client communication.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring :

• Experience as an Office Manager, Practice Manager, or Senior Administrator within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking ability, capable of working across two offices and balancing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, client‑facing approach.
• High levels of discretion and integrity, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Familiarity with legal processes, compliance expectations, and case‑management or document‑management systems.
• Proactive problem‑solving skills and the confidence to make improvements to processes and systems.
• A collaborative, supportive approach that helps maintain a positive working culture.
• Solid IT competence, particularly across MS Office and digital filing systems.

What the Role Offers

• A key operational position within a respected and growing local legal practice.
• Responsibility across two offices, offering variety and scope for influence.
• Competitive salary of £35,000£40,000 depending on experience.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact on the efficiency of the firm.
• A supportive, professional environment with long‑term development potential.