Office Manager

Description:

A well established law firm is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Attorney with expertise in Employment and Labour Law and a strong financial background to manage law firm operations and provide strategic legal and financial oversight. The role requires a professional capable of combining legal practice, office management, and financial control to ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable firm operations.


Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the law firm, including administrative, operational, and financial functions.
2. Provide legal advice to both employees and employers on workplace disputes, employment contracts, termination processes, and compliance with labour laws.
3. Represent clients in employment-related disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour claims, and labour union matters.
4. Negotiate settlements, represent clients in mediation, and conduct litigation in court when required.
5. Draft, prepare, and review employment contracts, company policies, and employee handbooks to ensure legal compliance.
6. Conduct investigations into employment practices and disputes, including evidence collection and witness interviews.
7. Stay current with changes in employment and labour legislation at federal, state, and local levels.
8. Engage in negotiations to resolve disputes outside of court, ensuring fair and practical outcomes for clients.
9. Educate employers on legal compliance, risk management, and best practices in employment law.
10. Draft and file legal documents including complaints, motions, affidavits, and legal briefs.
11. Provide strategic advice on workforce management, disciplinary actions, restructuring, and layoffs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing or running a law firm or legal practice.
• Strong background in employment and labour law.
• Demonstrated financial management experience , including budgeting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Experience in litigation, mediation, and dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with accuracy and discretion.
• Admission to practice law with a valid practising certificate (as applicable to jurisdiction).

Requirements:

A well established law firm is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Attorney with expertise in Employment and Labour Law and a strong financial background to manage law firm operations and provide strategic legal and financial oversight. The role requires a professional capable of combining legal practice, office management, and financial control to ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable firm operations.


Key Responsibilities

A well established law firm is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Attorney with expertise in Employment and Labour Law and a strong financial background to manage law firm operations and provide strategic legal and financial oversight. The role requires a professional capable of combining legal practice, office management, and financial control to ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable firm operations.


Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience in managing or running a law firm or legal practice.
• Strong background in employment and labour law.
• Demonstrated financial management experience , including budgeting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Experience in litigation, mediation, and dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with accuracy and discretion.
• Admission to practice law with a valid practising certificate (as applicable to jurisdiction).