Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator 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 legal administrator 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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Administrative Law
Benefit Functions
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Claim Administration
Consumer Electronics
Documentation
Draft Contracts
LLP
Law Office
Salary for Legal Administrator
88250 - 120000
25th percentile
88250
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
99500
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
120000
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Office Manager – Legal 60250 68000 83750

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