Director of Legal Administration in Indianapolis, IN
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 equipmentProviding the firm’s managing partner, managing committee or executive director with regular updates on issues affecting the firm’s operations and staffingServing as a liaison between a law firm’s headquarters or main office and its other officesCreating and implementing the firm’s annual budget and tracking finances throughout the yearOverseeing administrative departments, including (depending on the firm’s size) marketing, paraprofessionals, human resources and financeParticipating in or supervising strategic planning
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Salary for Director of Legal Administration in Indianapolis, IN
85603 -
116400
25th percentile
85603
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
96515
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
116400
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
