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 Assistant/office manager

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Our law office is seeking a legal assistant/office secretary/manager,Spanish speaking who will be responsible for various tasks throughout the office, including telephone answering and...

Office Manager

  • Garden City, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 1 day ago

Are you an experienced Office Manager with a strong background in QuickBooks, professional communication, and legal administration?** Adecco is currently assisting a well-established law firm in...

Sr. Manager of Legal Operations

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

General information Job Title Sr. Manager of Legal Operations Date Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Posting City Atlanta Posting State Georgia Exempt or Non-Exempt Position Exempt Requirements and...

Paralegal - Office Manager

  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 2 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $47k - $76k Per Year Paralegal - Office Manager Smith Tozian Daniel & Davis Occupation:...

Office Manager

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago

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Manager, Legal Operations

  • Burbank, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary: Manager, Legal Operations Job ID: 42530-299 Location: Burbank, CA. (Work from home permitted.) Business: Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. Job Summary Responsibilities Perform budget...

Office Manager, Paralegal

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Office Manager - Estate Planning & Paralegal Support Downtown Chicago, IL | Full-Time Express has partnered with a well-established boutique law firm in downtown Chicago that focuses exclusively...

Office Manager, Global Law Firm

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

Ranking: Global Law Firm Position: Office Manager Location: San Francisco, CA Compensation: $125,000 - $150,000 with Bonus T he Office Manager shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of...

Law Firm Office Manager

  • Libertyville, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 7 days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: are a Libertyville law firm seeking an experienced law firm officemanager to manage day to day operations of a busy firm. The scope ofwork...

Office Manager (Administrative) - Petersburg

  • Petersburg, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Petersburg, VA
  • 7 days ago

Title: Office Manager (Administrative) - Petersburg State Role Title: Admin & Office Specialist III Hiring Range: $48,643.00 + State Benefits Agency: Indigent Defense Commission Location:...

Office Manager (Legal Administrator)

  • Augusta, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 8 days ago

Proficiency is required in word processing, legal document preparation, document management, record keeping, data management, file management, calendar management, and a variety of communications....

Senior Manager, Legal Operations

  • Omaha, NE
  • 9 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 9 days ago

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Field Manager, Legal Operations

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 10 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 10 days ago

Field Manager, Legal Operations POSITION PROFILE Position Summary This role is directly responsible for the execution and management of all Managed Services operations across Area site locations...

Manager, Legal Operations

  • Eagan, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 10 days ago

counsel management, including reporting on all of these....

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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
35.3%
Doctorate Degree
23.6%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
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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