Legal Operations Leader | Practice Manager

Minter Ellison Rudd Watts; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is seeking a proactive Practice Manager to lead the operational and administrative support functions of our legal team in Wellington. You will champion efficient workflows, strong client service, and collaborative improvements across the firm.

You will oversee workflows, drive process improvements, support business development activities and build trusted relationships across the firm to enable our people and the business to thrive.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead administrative and support functions in a professional services environment.
• Strong people leadership and team development.
• Excellent organisational and workflow management.
• Demonstrated mindset for continuous improvement and change initiatives.
• Outstanding stakeholder communication across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative and support services for the legal team.
• Manage workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Drive process improvements and change initiatives.
• Support business development and marketing activities.
• Build strong relationships across the firm to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Legal support experience

Job description

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is seeking a proactive Practice Manager to lead the operational and administrative support functions of our legal team in Wellington. You will champion efficient workflows, strong client service, and collaborative improvements across the firm.

You will oversee workflows, drive process improvements, support business development activities and build trusted relationships across the firm to enable our people and the business to thrive.