Kerry Rooke

Practice Manager, Legal and Workforce

Kerry Rooke

About Kerry

Kerry’s experience in law firms began as a junior secretary in a regional law firm.  She has progressed her career in various roles within law firms including word processing operator, assistant supervisor, supervisor, training officer, workplace health and safety officer, desktop publishing, Network Administrator and Manager and then Practice Manager.

Working her entire career in the legal sector has meant that Kerry has a thorough understanding of the mechanics of making a law firm run effectively and efficiently.

Core Capacity

  • HR Management
  • Database Management
  • Training
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Precedents and Automation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Certificate IV TAE
  • Diploma Practice Management
  • Diploma OHS
  • Diploma Counselling and Psychology

Key Experience

12 Years + Practice Manager

Kerry's previous position was as Practice Manager for Cullens (now part of Spruson & Ferguson), a position she held for over 12 years.

At that firm, Kerry was responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm including management of the support staff, the records and renewals section, accounting and service staff and for providing support to the professional team members.

Systems and Database Management

As well as the management side, she was also responsible for monitoring and maintaining the office management systems and facilitates and upgraded existing systems and installed new systems.

Specialised Experience

Kerry's specialities include: Specialised database administration, Personnel management, Administrative management, Training, Accounts management, Computer management, and Workplace health and safety.