Assistant Legal Practice Manager
Alexandria, NSW | Full‑Time | Experience Desired
Join Oakbridge Lawyers, a growing national law firm. We are known for combining strong commercial expertise with a collaborative, people‑first culture.
We are seeking an Assistant Legal Practice Manager to support the firm’s financial and operational performance, with a strong focus on accounts, billing, costs management, and reporting. This is a key role working closely with our Directors, National Practice Manager, lawyers, and support teams to ensure smooth practice operations and strong financial outcomes.
If you enjoy problem‑solving, working with data, and partnering with stakeholders to make things better — this role will keep you engaged and challenged.
What You’ll Be Doing:
– Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and trust accounting
– Manage the end‑to‑end billing cycle, including WIP review, billing, collections, and debtor management
– Support legal costing processes, including cost disclosures and compliance with relevant legislation
– Assist with preparation and monitoring of profit and loss statements, budgets, and forecasts
– Produce monthly financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators
– Analyse financial trends and provide practical insights to support decision‑making
– Maintain and improve practice management and billing systems
– Work collaboratively across offices to improve processes, efficiency, and financial performance
What You’ll Bring:
– Desired 2 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or practice management (legal environment highly regarded)
– Strong understanding of billing, costs, and financial reporting principles
– High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
– Confidence using practice management and financial systems (e.g. LEAP, Collexus or similar)
– Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
– A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong professional integrity
– Qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field are desirable. CPA or CA (or working towards) is an advantage.
Why Join Oakbridge Lawyers?:
– A supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment
– Exposure to national operations and meaningful work that makes an impact
– Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities
– An inclusive workplace that values ideas, accountability, and continuous improvement
– Employee wellbeing initiatives and access to support services
❤️ Equal Opportunity Employer
Oakbridge Lawyers is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the selection criteria.
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Please note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check as part of our recruitment process.
