Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join a highly professional and collaborative team in leading the Houston location for this prestigious law firm as their Law Firm Administrator. This senior management role requires superior leadership aptitude, executive-level communication skills, and a background in efficient law firm operations, human resources and facilities, including office relocations and buildouts. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing the day-to-day management of and long-term strategic planning of the administrative functions of the office. Active membership in the Association of Legal Administrators is a must. CLM is a plus.

Leadership Attributes

• Is forward-thinking and understands change management
• Exhibits a high degree of Emotional Intelligence (EI)
• Demonstrates dependability and reliability; is diplomatic and trustworthy; understands the importance of tact and confidentiality
• Embraces innovation and stays abreast of industry trends, improvements and standards
• Contributes effectively to departmental focus groups
• Executes skills in project management and facilitates various rollouts
• Teams with the firm's partnership leaders in a collaborative and strategic manner

Human Resources & Operations

• Oversee recruiting efforts and identify and hire top-tier employees who will directly contribute to the firm's growth and business development goals
• Create an inclusive and productive environment for a high-performing team
• Promote high morale and motivation; Exhibit high-level supervisory and staff mentoring skills
• Lead meaningful staff meetings and conduct effective reviews
• Ensure the delivery of timely, high-quality administrative services to attorneys and staff
• Collaborate on space planning, including layout, plan review, construction RFPs and construction management
• Work with firmwide departments regarding the purchase of office furniture, furnishings and equipment as necessary
• Manage office services and vendors to ensure the office runs smoothly and seamlessly in service to employees and clients

Financial Management

• Prepare, analyze and maintain accurate operating and capital budgets for all areas of responsibility
• Review and approve invoices for vendor payments and ensure adherence to budget
• Lead efforts toward appropriate expense management and efficiency throughout the office

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of recent experience as a Firm Administrator or senior-level business manager in a sophisticated, multi-office law firm
• Demonstrated track record of progressive human resources success with expanding law firms
• Proven leadership and management skills with an ability to successfully implement ideas and positively impact change
• Experience with facilities management, including design, construction, contract negotiations and project management
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles to include budget and expense management
• Strong communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, leadership and diplomacy skills that allow for successful interactions with attorneys, staff and vendors
• Strong relationship and team-building skills
• Ability to make sound business decisions
• Project management expertise
• A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred

Work Location

• Onsite

Compensation

The expected annual salary for this position is commensurate with experience. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education, law firm leadership/management background, business communication skills, references, and other relevant requirements.

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