Legal Office Manager

1 day ago

Romford, Greater London, United Kingdom Kamro Full time


As a recruitment partner supporting a well-established and growing legal practice in Romford, I am pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Office Manager. This role sits at the heart of the firms operations, ensuring the smooth running of two local offices and supporting a team of solicitors, paralegals, and administrative staff.

The firm offers a friendly, professional working environment with a strong commitment to client service, particularly across family law, conveyancing, and private client matters. With continued growth, they are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to strengthen their operational backbone.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on, varied operational management position overseeing day-to-day office activity across both Romford locations. You will take responsibility for administrative leadership, staff coordination, compliance support, and ensuring the firms processes run efficiently and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily office operations across two Romford sites, ensuring smooth communication and workflow.

  • Manage administrative processes including document control, file management, archiving, and record-keeping.

  • Support compliance obligations, including regulatory and data-protection requirements relevant to a legal environment.

  • Provide line-management and coordination for support staff, including workload distribution and performance support.

  • Act as a central point of contact between senior management, legal teams, and admin staff.

  • Manage office facilities: equipment, supplies, maintenance, and relationships with suppliers/contractors.

  • Handle HR-related administration such as onboarding/offboarding, staff records, and absence tracking.

  • Assist senior leadership with operational improvements, new processes, and project-based initiatives.

  • Provide broader administrative support where required, including diary management and client communication.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • Experience as an Office Manager, Practice Manager, or Senior Administrator within a law firm or professional services environment.

  • Strong organisational and multitasking ability, capable of working across two offices and balancing competing priorities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional, client-facing approach.

  • High levels of discretion and integrity, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential information.

  • Familiarity with legal processes, compliance expectations, and case-management or document-management systems.

  • Proactive problem-solving skills and the confidence to make improvements to processes and systems.

  • A collaborative, supportive approach that helps maintain a positive working culture.

  • Solid IT competence, particularly across MS Office and digital filing systems.

What the Role Offers

  • A key operational position within a respected and growing local legal practice.

  • Responsibility across two offices, offering variety and scope for influence.

  • Competitive salary of £35,000£40,000 depending on experience.

  • The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact on the efficiency of the firm.

  • A supportive, professional environment with long-term development potential.



Working Place:

Romford, United Kingdom

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