Description:
- Leadership and management role, report directly to the Partners
- Ballarat based with travel to regional offices, vehicle provided for travel
- No legal industry experience required
About Saines Lucas:
Saines Lucas are a well-established Law Firm in Ballarat, renowned for their commitment to delivering high quality legal services. With a rich history and strong community ties, they inspire trust as legal advisors, with the goal of maintaining the highest possible ethical standards. With multiple offices servicing the Ballarat and Wimmera regions, Saines Lucas are well known as personal injury specialists however they provide legal services across a range of areas including family law, property and conveyancing, commercial and civil law, just to name a few.
About the role:
Saines Lucas are seeking a progressive and autonomous Practice Manager to drive the firm's success by managing daily operations and the human resource function, optimising workflows and integrating new technology. Reporting directly to the Partners, this is an autonomous, self-driven role requiring skills in relationship management, problem solving and a continuous improvement focus. You will be based at the Ballarat head office and will travel regularly to the regional offices. This is a varied role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the firm's success by fostering stability and enhancing business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily operations; ensure the firm operates efficiently and effectively and manage the people resourcing to deliver on business objectives.
- Finance Management; prepare budgets, track financial performance, manage the finance team, work closely with the external accountant, identify cost savings.
- Compliance and Risk Management; ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, manage and mitigate risks
- Human Resource Management; attract, engage and retain team members, foster a positive culture, manage performance and professional training and development
- Business Development; build mutually beneficial relationships to foster growth and build the brand of the firm
- Marketing; develop and manage initiatives to grow the brand and reputation of the firm, manage sponsorships
- Technology; ensure the firm is at the forefront of technology trends, lead and manage technology projects, manage software and hardware
- Facilities Management for all office locations
About You - We are looking for:
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership and management role within a professional services setting - Legal sector experience not required.
- A successful track record in managing operations, improving operational efficiency, achieving outcomes and keeping abreast of contemporary operations - office practices.
- Business - Commercial acumen, well developed financial management skills, strategic thinking and an appreciation for key performance indicators and metrics.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, build rapport and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organisation and problem - solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines.
- You will be self-driven, use initiative, solve problems and have a continuous improvement mindset.
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To apply, please send your application letter and current resume to admin@inspirehq.com.au by close of business Tuesday 8th April 2025.
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27 Mar 2025;
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