Practice Manager

Pathway Legal is recruiting a Practice Manager on behalf of an established legal practice in Belfast.

Reporting to the Partners, you will oversee the day to day administration and organisation of the practice, supporting a team of 21 staff and three equity partners.

This would suit someone with strong office or practice management experience. Previous experience and knowledge of a legal practice would be desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day practice administration, recurring tasks and upcoming events.

• Support HR administration and maintain confidential staff records.

• Organise continuing professional development and maintain training records.

• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, renewals and professional subscriptions.

• Liaise with external IT providers and coordinate IT support.

• Coordinate website updates.

• Maintain practice policies and support the Partners with administrative compliance matters.

• Assist with complaints administration and record keeping.

• Coordinate file storage, retention and confidential destruction.

• Set up banking transfers during the bookkeeper’s leave, with full training provided.

Finance Responsibilities

The practice has a dedicated bookkeeper who manages day-to-day accounts. The Practice Manager will provide cover for setting up banking transfers during the bookkeeper’s leave. Full training will be provided.

About You

• Experience in practice management, office management or a similar role.

• Knowledge of a legal practice would be desirable.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A discreet and professional approach to confidential information.

• Good IT skills and confidence liaising with external suppliers.

Hours and Benefits

• Salary of £30,000–£35,000.

• Ideally full time, working 35 hours per week.

• Reduced hours considered for the right candidate.

• Office based in Belfast.

• 20 days’ annual leave for full-time employees.

• One additional loyalty day after four years’ service, increasing annually to a maximum of five additional days.

• Office closes at 4pm on Fridays.

For further information, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal.