Law Firm Administrator
Law Firm Administrator
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Position: Law Firm Administrator
Location: Remote but candidates must reside in the Los Angeles or Orange County area
Compensation: $160000 $180000 annually
The Law Firm Administrator will serve as a key member of the firms leadership team driving operational excellence and strategic growth for the nonlegal aspects of the business. Reporting directly to the Principal/CEO this role oversees all administrative functions fosters a highperforming culture and ensures seamless daytoday operations. This role is comparable to a COO for a small but rapidly growing law firm.
What Youll Do Leadership and Strategic Planning- Champion a culture that reflects the firms core values.
- Lead a team of nonattorney staff including recruitment onboarding training and performance management.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO contributing to longterm planning and decisionmaking.
- Drive and implement initiatives supporting the firms operational and growth objectives.
- Enhance communication across departments to ensure streamlined workflows and alignment of goals.
- Collaborate with the CFO on financial oversight including budget forecasting and cost management.
- Optimize firmwide operations by developing scalable systems and processes to improve efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Lead technology strategies to drive innovation and efficiency across the firm.
- Manage daily administrative operations including workflow management data management billing and case management.
- Oversee vendor relationships and operational support for technology marketing and office administration.
- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess firm performance.
- Manage the Potential New Client (PNC) process ensuring efficiency and a positive client experience.
- Develop and document standardized operating procedures.
- Oversee the firms talent management strategy focusing on recruitment retention and professional development.
- Manage payroll benefits and HR compliance ensuring a positive employee experience.
- Lead onboarding and offboarding processes for employees and independent contractors.
- Administer HR systems policies and performance management processes.
- Monitor continuing education and certification requirements for attorneys and staff.
- Plan and coordinate employee events and offsite activities.
- Cultivate a positive work environment and culture.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
- High school diploma required; bachelors degree preferred.
- Certified Legal Manager (CLM) strongly preferred.
- 7 years in law firm administration or operations management.
- 3 years supervising legal staff of 10 employees.
- 3 years of HR experience including recruiting and hiring.
- Budget management experience for $5 million operations.
- Experience in small to midsized organizations and remotefirst environments.
- Proven leadership and team motivation skills.
- Expertise in legal office procedures and document management systems.
- Strong project management organizational and attentiontodetail skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Clientservice mindset with a sense of urgency and superior followup skills.
- Certified Legal Manager (CLM) certification.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the operational and strategic functions of a small yet ambitious law firm with a collaborative culture and a commitment to growth and excellence.
Apply today to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization!
Employment Type
Full Time
