PRACTICE MANAGER

at  Doconade Lawyers

Work type: Part-time or full-time
Location: Salisbury office
Categories: Practice Management, Administration, Finance
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Practice Manager in our Salisbury office who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Business.
Key Responsibilities

Financial/Accounting
Attending to the Day-to-Day bookkeeping of the practice (trust and practice accounting)
Attending to the reporting of ATO obligations with assistance of external Accountants
Helping to oversee the financial performance of the office
Co-ordinate payroll services including superannuation payments, Australian Taxation Office employer responsibilities and maintain records of leave entitlements
Maintain accurate financial records and provide regular reports to the practice owner/s
Coordinate accounts receivable and payable and maintain debt prevention activities
Expand the practice to make it more profitable and meet the needs of the community.
Human Resources
Attending to payroll matters (leave applications and fortnightly payment of wages)
Encourage employee motivation, professional development and satisfaction
Coordinate the interviewing and hiring of staff
Conduct regular staff training, meetings and appraisals
Management of both lawyers and/or office administration support staff
Operations
Develop and maintain a suite of practice policies and procedures
Develop and maintain a business continuity plan
Encourage good governance and social responsibility
Ensure consumables and equipment are kept stocked and maintained to the manufacturer’s standards and conditions
Be part of and contribute to a team environment
Oversee that the practice and rooms are clean, tidy and accessible to clients and staff
Lead accreditation compliance and implementation including preparation
Oversee day-to-day practice operations
Have a sound working knowledge and also keep the team’s knowledge of the practice IT systems up to date
Develop relationships with professionals, allied health professionals, accountants, finance brokers and other stakeholders
Liase with the Directors of the Company to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the practice
Skills & Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in management in a professional services environment
Leadership and people management skills
Demonstrated capacity in executing business objectives
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience providing high level client service
Demonstrated proactive approach to file management
Experience working in a high-volume work environment
Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of client service
About Doconade Lawyers
The law firm currently known as Doconade Lawyers was established by Peter Do and based in Adelaide
Our team are truly passionate about the work we do. Our service offering is informed by a long-term, relational, and knowledge-based approach. We deliver professional client experiences based on communication, cooperation, responsiveness, adaptability, and organisation. We consider the firm to be a function of the needs of our clients.
Our firm is a diverse workplace enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age and family arrangements.