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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Pinkerton

Contracts Manager

  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 days ago

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact. At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically...

Office Manager - Hampden County Superior Court

  • Springfield, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Title: Office Manager - Hampden County Superior Court Pay Grade: Grade 16 Starting Pay: $77,452.44 The stated salary is effective July 13, 2025. Departmental Mission Statement: The Superior Court,...

Office Manager

  • White Plains, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Overview The Westchester office of Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S news in their list of Best Companies to Work For Law Firms, is seeking an Office Manager, to join their highly collaborative...

Legal Administrative Supervisor - Felony

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago

Legal Administrative Supervisor - Felony Salary $74,252.28 - $90,220.92 Annually Location Hillsboro, OR Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 24/25-608-DA-01 Department District Attorney Division...

Legal Administrative Supervisor - Felony

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 3 days ago

THE POSITION The Washington County District Attorney's (DA) Office is currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Supervisor. The DA's Office is responsible for the prosecution of individuals...

Office Manager

  • Garden City South, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Garden City South, NY
  • 4 days ago

Office Manager Company: Law Office of Jeanne Marie Beckmann, P.C. Experience: 1-2 Years Workplace Type: on-site Contact Email: ... Duration: Indefinite Industry: Legal Travel Percentage: 10-25%...

Senior Legal Office Operations Manager - Mon - Fri - 8:30am-5:30pm

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago

Williams Lea is hiring for a Senior Legal Office Operations Manager for our San Francisco office to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm! Pay: $102,000.00 - $110,000.00/salary Benefits:...

Manager Legal Operations

  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago

Vendor & Outside Counsel Management Serve as the primary liaison to outside counsel and legal vendors....

Law Firm Office Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 15 days ago

An Am Law 100 law firm seeks an experienced Office Manager to oversee daily operations of the North Jersey office, ensure the effective implementation of firm policies and procedures, and maintain...

Manager, Legal Operations and Contracts

  • Niles, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 17 days ago

Remote Manager, Legal Operations and Contracts Shure Incorporated paid time off United States, Illinois, Niles 5800 West Touhy Avenue (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Manager, Legal Operations and...

Office Manager

  • Garden City, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 18 days ago

Office Manager Business Operations and Management $ 70000 / Year location_on Garden City, New York work_outline Direct Hire favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Are you an...

Sr. Manager of Legal Operations

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 19 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 19 days 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
  • 19 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 19 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, Paralegal

  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 24 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...

Senior Manager, Legal Operations

  • Omaha, NE
  • 26 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 26 days ago

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and...

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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.

Licensing / Certification

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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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