Law Office Manager Jobs

A Law Office Manager, also known as a Legal Administrator or Legal Office Manager, plays a vital role in the legal industry. Their primary responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the law firm, managing office staff, and ensuring smooth workflow. They handle administrative tasks such as billing, budgeting, maintaining records, and coordinating meetings and appointments. They also develop and implement company policies, manage human resources, and liaise with IT to ensure the firm's technology needs are met, among other duties. This role requires extensive knowledge of legal procedures and operations, along with strong administrative and management skills.

Before becoming a Law Office Manager, one may serve in roles such as a Legal Secretary, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant. These roles help develop the necessary understanding of the legal industry, procedures, and paperwork. Essential skills for a Law Office Manager include excellent communication skills, leadership, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills. Familiarity with legal software and applications is also beneficial. While a law degree isn't typically required, certification programs like the Certified Legal Manager (CLM)® credential offered by the Association of Legal Administrators can provide valuable training and credibility.

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Legal Aid Justice Center

Office Manager Paralegal

About the Legal Aid Justice Center: The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to...

Manager, Legal Operations and Support

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 19 hours ago

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you'll...

Senior Manager, Legal Operations

  • Waltham, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 2 days ago

About Madrigal: Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH)....

Office Manager: Administrative Support for Law Office (6382)

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 3 days ago

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job...

Office Manager

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

About Us Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & Griffin, P.A. is a reputable small to mid-size law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses. We are seeking a...

Office Manager

  • Laredo, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Laredo, TX
  • 4 days ago

Job location 1702 Convent Avenue Laredo, TX 78040 United States Organization information Organization name: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) Street address: 301 S. Texas Avenue City: Mercedes...

Office Manager - Chinese Speaking - Law Firm

  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

About Us: Demidchik Law Firm, PC is a dynamic and growing legal firm dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients. We are seeking an experienced and organized Office Manager to join...

Bilingual (Spanish) Office Manager

  • Norcross, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Norcross, GA
  • 4 days ago

Wannamaker Law - Office Manager Opportunity???? C.R....

Project Manager, Legal Operations

  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 7 days ago

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and...

Manager, Legal Operations

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 7 days ago

counsel management), and stand up new process (e.g., monitoring, communicating, and processing settlement claims; processes for managing payment, retention, assignment, and updates) Manage pool of...

Legal Office Administrator - Legal Assistant

  • Jackson, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 8 days ago

Position: Legal Office Administrator – Legal Assistant Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Posting Location: Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Covington, Martin, Dyersburg, Selmer, Paris, Dickson, Hernando...

Legal Office Administrator - Legal Assistant

  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago

Position: Legal Office Administrator – Legal Assistant Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Posting Location: Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Covington, Martin, Dyersburg, Selmer, Paris, Dickson, Hernando...

Legal Office Administrator - Legal Assistant

  • Selmer, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Selmer, TN
  • 8 days ago

Position: Legal Office Administrator – Legal Assistant Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Posting Location: Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Covington, Martin, Dyersburg, Selmer, Paris, Dickson, Hernando...

Legal Office Administrator - Legal Assistant

  • Covington, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Covington, TN
  • 8 days ago

Position: Legal Office Administrator – Legal Assistant Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Posting Location: Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Covington, Martin, Dyersburg, Selmer, Paris, Dickson, Hernando...

Legal Office Administrator - Legal Assistant

  • Paris, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Paris, TN
  • 8 days ago

Position: Legal Office Administrator – Legal Assistant Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Posting Location: Memphis, Jackson, Nashville, Covington, Martin, Dyersburg, Selmer, Paris, Dickson, Hernando...

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Salary for Law Office Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Law Office Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.1%
Doctorate Degree
23.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
High School or GED
6.2%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Law Office Managers
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%


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