Richard Buxton Solicitors are a small firm of dedicated environmental and planning law specialists. We are based in Cambridge but work nationally, with a reputation for taking on and winning ‘David & Goliath’ cases to protect the environment.
We are seeking a highly motivated Practice Manager to join our team on a fixed term contract to cover a 12-month period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth operation of the firm and will ideally have experience in HR and general office management within a busy law practice.
The role will include but not be limited to:
1. Organising monthly management meetings.
2. Employee welfare.
3. Supervising team of paralegals.
4. Annual appraisal process.
5. Training/career progression.
6. Recruitment.
7. Contracts – drafting and updating employment contracts; amending template contracts where necessary.
8. Managing requests for: Working from home / holidays / sickness / absences / flexible working / etc.
9. Office matters – responsibility for office supplies and equipment, office cleaning, phones, IT (dealing with directly or liaising with firm’s external IT support).
10. Managing any relevant employees’ parental leave.
11. Staff grievance/disciplinary process.
12. Work experience placements – arranging and supervising.
13. Policies – drafting, reviewing and updating our various policies in ...