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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About the Legal Aid Justice Center: The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to...

Office Manager/CFO

  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • 11 hours ago

About Us: We are a growing estate planning and probate litigation law firm based in Boca Raton, Florida, with a team of 7 attorneys and 14 staff members. We pride ourselves on delivering...

Legal Office Administrator 1, OGC

  • Dauphin, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Dauphin, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Are you an individual with experience in legal support and office management? The Pennsylvania Governors Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a professional Legal Office Administrator 1 for the...

Manager, Legal Operations

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 1 day ago

Assist the VP of Legal Operations in developing branch strategies, directing and overseeing Court Order Operations to ensure Security organizational objectives are achieved for legal attachment and subpoena...

Legal Office Manager

  • Decatur, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Decatur, GA
  • 3 days ago

Processing subpoenas and/or open requests. Attending Division meetings as required. Performing other related duties as assigned....

Legal Office Manager $140K-$160K

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

Legal Office Manager $140K-$160K We are seeking a dedicated Legal Office Manager to join a thriving national law firm in their spectacular San Francisco office. This is an exciting opportunity for...

Legal Office Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago

Legal Office Manager Req #81 Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America Job Description Posted Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM LWCC is a...

Manager, Legal Operations

  • Warren, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Warren, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Provide ad-hoc support with legal priorities including corporate governance, litigation support, employment and intellectual property matters....

Office Manager

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 9 days ago

Clio is more than just a tech company-we are a global leader that is transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice....

Pro Bono Coordinator - Collier, FL - On Site

  • Naples, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 10 days ago

About Us We are a non-profit law firm. Every day, we work hard to meet the legal needs of a diverse and multiethnic community across Collier County. Our mission is to provide high-quality, free...

Manager, Legal Operations

  • Weston, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Weston, FL
  • 10 days ago

Company Overview With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and...

Office Manager (Legal Administrator)

  • Augusta, ME
  • 11 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 11 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....

Manager, Legal Operations

  • Wayne, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Wayne, PA
  • 12 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager, Legal Operations will be responsible for assisting the legal team with global compliance with the laws and regulations applicable to Novocure. In particular, the Manger,...

Office Manager/Intake Assistant

  • Quincy, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Quincy, MA
  • 14 days ago

The Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee (MHLAC) seeks an Office Manager to help discharge its mission of providing legal representation to persons who have or are perceived to have mental...

Legal Office Administrator

  • Houston, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 days ago

Legal Office Administrator Houston, TX 77002 Posted: 03/26/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Legal Job Number: 19314 Pay Rate: 70,000 Job Description Our client in Houston, Texas has an...

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Mastering Employment Law for HR Professionals, Employers and Managers
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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
35.1%
Doctorate Degree
23.7%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
13.0%
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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