Administrative Director

A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Law Firm Office Director to lead the business and administrative operations of its Los Angeles office. This senior leadership position oversees an office of approximately 150 attorneys and professional staff and manages a team of eight to nine direct reports. Working closely with office leadership, partners, and firmwide business functions, the Director will ensure efficient day-to-day operations while advancing strategic initiatives that support attorneys, employees, and clients.

This position follows a hybrid schedule with four days per week in the Los Angeles office.

Law Firm Office Director Responsibilities

The Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across the office, partnering with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, collaboration, and service.

Key responsibilities include:

Oversee the day-to-day administration and business operations of the Los Angeles office.

Partner with office leadership and attorneys to assess operational needs and implement strategic priorities.

Lead, develop, and manage a team of approximately eight to nine direct reports.

Provide oversight to administrative and professional support functions throughout the office.

Collaborate with firmwide finance, technology, talent, HR, and operational teams on local and organization-wide initiatives.

Evaluate office processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service, and resource allocation.

Monitor strategic initiatives and provide updates to office and senior leadership.

Serve as a key liaison between the Los Angeles office and centralized business leadership.

Financial & Operational Management

Oversee office budgets, expenses, and financial administration across support departments.

Participate in annual budget planning in partnership with financial leadership.

Provide operational oversight related to timekeeping, billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Monitor office expenses and recommend appropriate adjustments when necessary.

Manage local vendor relationships and coordinate with firmwide vendors.

Oversee office infrastructure, equipment, facilities, and related operational resources.

Partner with appropriate leadership on space planning, utilization, lease administration, and real estate projects.

Maintain appropriate emergency preparedness and business continuity procedures.

People & Team Leadership

The Law Firm Office Director will play an important role in supporting the office’s professional staff and overall employee experience.

Responsibilities include:

Partner with HR and talent leadership on recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compensation, payroll, professional development, and other personnel matters.

Ensure local practices remain consistent with organizational policies and applicable employment requirements.

Guide managers on employee and operational matters requiring sound judgment and discretion.

Support change-management initiatives and help teams adapt to evolving business priorities.

Promote effective communication and collaboration among attorneys, professional staff, and firmwide departments.

Support employee engagement, professional development, and office programming.

Oversee office events, community initiatives, and other internal programs as appropriate.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

8+ years of relevant office administration, operations, or human resources management experience.

Significant experience within a law firm or comparable professional services environment strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing employees and leading teams.

Strong understanding of law firm operations, administrative functions, and professional services management.

Experience partnering with attorneys, partners, executives, and senior business leaders.

Proven ability to manage complex operations within a matrixed organization.

Strong financial, analytical, organizational, and strategic planning capabilities.

Ability to prioritize, delegate, troubleshoot, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

High emotional intelligence with the ability to build credibility across different levels of an organization.

Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive personnel and business matters.

Strong change-management and project implementation capabilities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and related business technology.

Ability to adjust working hours or travel when business needs require.

Position Details

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days onsite

Office Size: Approximately 150 attorneys and professional staff

Direct Reports: Approximately 8–9

Base Salary: $215,000–$250,000, with flexibility based on experience

Additional Compensation: May include a discretionary year-end bonus

The Law Firm Office Director is an excellent fit for an accomplished law firm operations leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on office management. The successful candidate will bring strong people leadership, financial and operational judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with attorneys and business leaders while overseeing the complex needs of a large legal office.

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