Practice Manager - Corporate

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

An exciting opportunity to become part of the MinterEllisonRuddWatts team. As a Practice Manager, you will be responsible for leading the operational and administrative support functions of your legal team, ensuring efficient workflows, exceptional team support, and outstanding client service. You'll work collaboratively across the firm to implement improvements, support growth initiatives, and create an environment where people and processes can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading administrative and support services for the legal team
• Managing workflows and operational efficiency
• Driving process improvements and change initiatives
• Supporting business development and marketing activities
• Building strong relationships across the firm to deliver outstanding outcomes

Skills and experiences:

• Proven experience in a legal support role within a professional services environment.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Exceptional organisational and workflow management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving efficiencies, process improvements, and change initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business.

About us

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is a top tier New Zealand law firm with a proud 130 year history. In 2024, we were named New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards

Our vision is to be the firm of choice for leading clients and exceptional people. While we're known as technically excellent, we're also valued advisers that listen and understand our client's business before delivering the best commercial solution.

Every day we strive to live our value of Waka Eke Noa (respect individuality, work as one). We celebrate and invest in our team and are committed to creating a diverse workforce where all of our staff feel included, empowered and encouraged to be their unique, authentic selves. We understand the power that diversity creates, and our collaborative culture and desire to see our people thrive is what sets us apart.

We're proud to be a New Zealand law firm with a global outlook and reach. We have offices in Auckland and Wellington, and connections to an international network through the MinterEllison Legal Group, a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific.

Only those legally entitled to work in New Zealand may apply for this position. All applications treated in confidence.

Job details

Reference # 9289

Location(s) Wellington

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