Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as a Centurion: Legal Office Manager. As the backbone of our law firm, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and ensuring seamless workflow coordination. With a minimum of 10 years recent proven experience in managing day-to-day operations of a law firm, we require an individual with strong HR skills, financial expertise, and excellent communication abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Full office management function and duties for law firm
- Human resources function, including employee relations, policy development, compliance, performance management, and workplace investigations
- Oversee admin systems, workflow coordination, and operational efficiency
- Assist with financial admin, including budgeting, payroll oversight, billing coordination, expense management, and internal financial reporting
Requirements
- Mature, professional individual, preferably aged 50+ years
- Fully bilingual with strong English business proficiency
- Minimum 10 years recent proven experience in managing day-to-day operations of a law firm
- Strong HR experience, including employee relations, policy development, compliance, performance management & workplace investigations
- Financial experience within a law firm, including billing coordination, expense management etc.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Drivers license and own vehicle
Qualifications
- Matric
Salary & Benefits
Negotiable depending on experience (market related)
How to Apply
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About Other Legal Jobs in Gauteng
In the Gauteng province, the legal profession is a common career path for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding role. Generally, this field is expected to continue growing in demand as companies require more skilled professionals to navigate complex regulatory environments.
Typically, salaries for legal positions in Gauteng vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While it’s difficult to provide an exact salary range, broad estimates suggest that junior legal professionals can expect to earn between R400 000 to R700 000 per annum, while senior roles may fetch upwards of R1 million to R2.5 million per year. However, these figures are subject to significant variation and should be taken as rough estimates.
Common skills required for careers in the legal profession include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of laws and regulations. Other essential skills often include project management, time management, and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is also highly valued.
The legal profession is often employed by various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and government institutions. In these sectors, lawyers play a critical role in advising on regulatory compliance, drafting contracts and agreements, and providing counsel on complex business matters.
Career development opportunities are abundant for those pursuing careers in the legal profession. Typically, junior lawyers can expect to progress to more senior roles within 5-10 years of experience, with potential specializations in areas such as corporate law, intellectual property law, or labor law. With experience and further education, professionals may also consider entering academia, entrepreneurship, or leadership positions.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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