Calibrate is partnering with a prestigious law firm with a national presence to identify a Legal Admin Manager who will lead and strengthen the firms administrative support function. Reporting to Firm Administrative leadership, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape a best-in-class support model that drives efficiency, consistency, and excellence across offices. The Manager will oversee the Legal Administrative Assistant team and collaborate with firm leadership to optimize workflows, streamline resources, and enhance the overall attorney and client service experience in alignment with the firms values of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Key responsibilities
- Administrative Leadership & Team Development Oversee and support the Legal Administrative Assistants, including staffing, onboarding, training, and performance management, while fostering a culture of engagement and recognition.
- Workflow & Process Optimization Design and implement efficient administrative workflows, policies, and training programs that meet evolving firm needs.
- Cross-Department Collaboration Partner with attorneys, operations, facilities, and trial support to align processes and ensure seamless administrative support across offices.
- Budget & Resource Management Manage resources and budgets with an eye toward efficiency, cost control, and service excellence.
- Continuous Improvement & Engagement Introduce best practices, support firmwide initiatives such as summer associate programming, and help strengthen the firms culture through ongoing enhancements.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience required, ideally within a law firm or professional services environmentProven track record of managing administrative teams and implementing new processesStrong project management skills to take concepts from planning through executionExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across attorneys and staffExcellent organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectivelyProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems#J-18808-Ljbffr