Job Description
The Law Office Manager will oversee non-attorney staff who perform a variety of clerical and administrative support tasks to facilitate the efficient operation of the law firm.
Are you up for the challenges of a busy and growing family law firm? Even the most experienced will learn and grow at MFLG.
Compensation:$65,000 - $85,000 yearly
Responsibilities:Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Trains staff regarding firm procedures and information systems
- Supervises and counsels support staff
- Recruits and assists in hiring new non-attorney employees
- Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations
- Handles discipline and termination of non-attorney employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manages day-to-day office operations; prioritizes use of support staff and facilities
- Manages daily operations of information systems
- Manages equipment, office services, and facilities
- Maintains a professional and positive work environment by facilitating effective communication and information sharing among professionals, paraprofessionals, management, and support staff
- Prepares correspondence and documentation
- Participates in strategic planning process with management to identify and accomplish short and long-term organizational goals
- Assist and oversee billing and collections procedures
- Consult with outside business and administrative vendors
- Drafts and implements operational and human resource policies and practices to ensure quality services
- Assists with HR management as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
What’s in it for you?
- Fantastic opportunity to pursue your passion in a legal environment and senior management
- Competitive benefits and salary package
- Perks for hard work and appreciation
- Autonomy and independence in executing duties
- Challenging and interesting problems to solve
- Fun and beautiful work environment with awesome co-workers who believe in teamwork
- Participating in the firm’s mission to truly help people going through a very difficult and challenging time in their lives
- Personal and professional leadership coaching
What do we expect in return?
- Good old-fashioned work ethic
- Excellence in attendance and reliability
- Giving 100% while at work
- Genuinely caring for our clients and showing them you care through the amazing work you do
- Exemplary leadership skills
- A sense of humor (we are a busy office, not a stuffy office)
- Personal accountability and responsibility
- Mind-numbing attention to detail
- A positive attitude
Physical Requirements:
- May have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Walking around the office may stand for periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Professional dress/attire
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Detail-oriented and professional
- Advanced understanding of office management practices
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, delegating when appropriate
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and technologically savvy
- Ability to maintain confidential records
Education and Experience:
- AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITION, PREFERABLY IN A LAW FIRM
- A degree or solid experience in HR or Business Administration
DO YOU ALIGN WITH OUR CORE VALUES?
G. O. L. D.
- Give a Care
- Obsessed with Excellence
- Loyalty to the Team
- Deliver More