Legal Office Manager at Kamro Ltd

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.