Legal Office Administrator

Office Administrator - Hot New Role!

Locations: Cleveland, Columbus, Lexington

Our client is a prestigious international law firm founded in 1942, with 1,000+ employees across over 90 offices worldwide. They specialize in employment, labor, and corporate law, providing top-notch legal services to their clients.

Major Role Functions:

People Management: Provide leadership and direction to office staff employees.

Communication: Proactively communicate with shareholders to ensure administrative services and resources meet their expectations and clients’ needs.

HR: Oversee performance management, time and attendance, hybrid schedule control, time sheet approvals, OT, performance counseling, performance reviews, PIP, and workflow.

Finance: Manage office budget, expenses, and ensure paralegals and associates are billing time.

IT: Liaise with the virtual IT team to address tech issues.

Must Have:

5-10 years of experience in office administration in a legal environment.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Strong leadership skills and highly communicative with all levels of staff (shareholders, attorneys, secretaries, etc.).

Open to corporate services (e.g., accounting).

Prefer to Have:

Multi-office experience or single office experience from a mid-size or large firm.

Experience in firms with similar practice areas (Personal Injury is not a fit).

Familiarity with labor and employment law is a plus.

Experience with NetDocs or iManage.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days work from home

Travel: Travel to opposite office 1 week per month

Compensation: $120-150k + bonus + annual merit increase

Benefits:

3 weeks PTO (accrued) + 13 paid holidays

Health insurance starting the 1st of the following month (multiple plan options)

401(k) with match

Paid parking