Description
Oversee the day-to-day business operations of a law firm, managing administrative staff, budgets, billing, records, technology, and facilities. Establish policies and workflows that support attorneys, ensure compliance with legal and ethical procedures, and maintain efficient client service.
- • Manage daily office operations, facilities, and supply procurement.
- • Supervise, hire, train, and schedule administrative and support staff.
- • Develop, document, and enforce office policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.
- • Oversee client intake, conflicts checks, and matter opening and closing.
- • Administer billing cycles, including prebills, invoices, collections, and trust accounting coordination.
- • Prepare and monitor budgets, financial reports, and expense controls.
- • Maintain calendaring and docketing oversight to ensure deadlines and court dates are tracked.
- • Coordinate court e-filing logistics and service of process through support teams.
- • Implement and support legal software, document management, and research subscriptions; liaise with IT.
- • Organize and maintain electronic and physical records and the law library.
- • Plan and coordinate meetings, attorney schedules, travel, and firm events.
- • Prepare internal communications, procedures, and operational reports for leadership.
- • Ensure compliance with ethical rules, data security, and regulatory requirements; conduct periodic audits.
- • Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including office services and equipment.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
