Director of Legal Administration

Director of Legal Administration Job Description

A legal administrator, also known as a law firm administrator or executive director, is responsible for supervising a law firm’s administrative functions, including finance, facilities, human resources and information services. In small and midsize firms, these duties may include financial and facilities management, conflict resolution, contracting with vendors, budgeting, and coordinating a firm’s physical relocation. In larger law firms, the administrator may supervise department managers in accounting, human resources, office services, IT services and benefits administration.

Typical director of legal administration duties:

Developing and maintaining a network of vendors for equipment, supplies and human resources, as well as negotiating contracts and leases for office space and equipment

Providing the firm’s managing partner, managing committee or executive director with regular updates on issues affecting the firm’s operations and staffing

Serving as a liaison between a law firm’s headquarters or main office and its other offices

Creating and implementing the firm’s annual budget and tracking finances throughout the year

Overseeing administrative departments, including (depending on the firm’s size) marketing, paraprofessionals, human resources and finance

Participating in or supervising strategic planning

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Salary for Director of Legal Administration

88250 - 120000

25th percentile

88250

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

99500

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

120000

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

Projected salaries for related positions

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75th percentile

Lawyer/Attorney, 10+ Years’ Experience

139250

169000

195500