Los Angeles, California, United States

Administrative Manager

 Job Description:

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, is hiring for two Administrative Managers to lead operations in their downtown and Century City Los Angeles offices. These high-impact positions will report directly to the Director of Business Operations and are ideal for professionals with a strong law firm background and proven team leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily administrative operations for assigned local offices (LA, OC, and SD)
  • Directly manage 7 to10 reports and 25+ staff in the LA region, including secretaries and department assistants
  • Provide indirect oversight of outsourced office services, reception, and facilities teams
  • Drive initiatives related to recruiting, integration, professional development, and training for legal support teams
  • Coordinate local events, community outreach, and assist with budget monitoring
  • Collaborate across departments and interface with firmwide stakeholders
  • Travel to regional offices up to once per month

Required Experience & Qualifications:

  • Law firm experience required
  • Minimum of 5 years team management experience; 7+ years of legal operations or administrative experience
  • Proven ability to manage legal secretaries and professional support staff
  • Skilled in onboarding, coaching, and performance management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across teams
  • Bachelors degree strongly preferred

Technical Proficiencies:

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience managing operations budgets, events, and vendor relationships
  • Familiarity with legal support tools, facilities management, and document workflows

Onsite 4 days a week (this could change at any time)