Professional Law Firm Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Law Firm Administrator - Director of Operations

Our growing law firm is looking for an experienced LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR/DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS who will work directly with the Owner in managing the day-to-day operations of the organization and ensuring that the firm operates efficiently and effectively.

Do you have experience in law firm management regarding the running of a law firm business? Do you want to work at a firm where your work is varied and really matters? This is not the typical small law firm! Our growing law firm is small enough that everyone is a critical part of the team, yet big enough to offer security and benefits. This position provides an opportunity to work alongside the entrepreneurial Owner and impact the future of the organization.

Ready to Apply?

This position is more than a job for the right person; it’s a career. Salary is commensurate with skill and experience.:

• Provide your current resume.
• Include a cover letter with a few paragraphs describing why you should be our Legal Administrator and what skill set you have to enhance our team. Please also state the salary compensation you would be requesting.

• Develop strategies and plans to advance the firm's growth and profitability goals
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting
• Supervise all aspects of human resources operations, such as hiring, training, and development
• Manage day-to-day operations, including facilities, IT, and administrative services
• Identify and manage risks that could affect the firm's operations and reputation
• Lead and manage the team, including managers, supervisors, and support staff

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related area; MBA is a plus
• Management experience in a professional services organization
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using bookkeeping, time tracking, and billing systems
• Competence with accounting, billing, and financial reporting, particularly in a law firm setting
• Configured to grow a professional services firm quickly

We serve clients in the areas of Nursing Home Law, Health Law, Elder Law, Wills and Estates, Homeowner Association Law, Real Estate, Planning & Land Use, Zoning, Corporate, Contract, Business Law, and Collection in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Who we are:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with a strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
• Honesty – Instills respect for all and is ethical/trustworthy in all of the firm’s actions

The firm offers benefits including PTO, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching (after 90 days of full-time employment), and quarterly bonuses.