Office Manager

Job Title: Legal Office Manager

Location: Oxted, Surrey

Salary: £Entirely negotiable

Prestigious law firm based in Surrey are looking for an office manager who will take charge of the general day-to-day office management and ensure the smooth running of the office. You will be responsible for:

• Supervising and maintaining solicitors’ continued professional development and training records
• Ensuring compliance with Employment Law and Health & Safety Legislation
• Assisting with staff recruitment
• Completing and submitting the SRA`s Equality and Diversity questionnaire 
• Preparing documentation for and organising staff appraisals
• Producing, implementing and maintaining the firm’s rules and policies and ensuring their full compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice
• Renewing solicitors’ Practising Certificates and annual SRA firm authorization
• Managing and reviewing supplier contracts 
• Maintaining the office condition and arranging necessary repairs 
• Managing and maintaining the content of the firm’s website  
• Applying for and maintaining compliance with Lexcel accreditation/standards
• Liaising with external regulators, accountants and auditors
• Arranging and managing legal directory submissions (Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 etc)

It is essential that you have at least three years’ experience as the office manager / practice manager of a law firm, have excellent time management skills and exceptional communication skills. There may be an opportunity for flexible working arrangements and part time hours if required by the candidate. Extremely interesting client base and a very varied job.