Director of Law Office Operations & Strategy

Career Developers, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Developers, Inc. is seeking a Director of Law Office Administration to lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of a large professional services office.

You will partner with office leadership to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation across finance, HR, talent management, facilities, and shared services while aligning with organizational goals. The role requires deep experience in budgeting, stakeholder management, and matrix leadership, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 8+ years in office administration, operations leadership, or HR management.
• Experience in a law firm or legal services environment preferred.
• Deep understanding of legal industry operations and best practices.
• Proven track record partnering with senior leadership to execute business strategies.
• Experience leading teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and day-to-day operations of a large professional services office.
• Partner with office leadership to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation.
• Collaborate with finance, technology, talent management, and shared services to support business objectives.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on operational performance and project outcomes.
• Oversee administrative functions ensuring high service and operational effectiveness.
• Manage office budgets, expenses, billing support, AR/AP, and financial processes.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and oversee office infrastructure needs.
• Partner with real estate leadership on space planning, lease administration, and workplace projects.
• Provide leadership to administrative support teams and records management.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, recognition, wellness, and outreach events.
• Ensure business continuity planning and emergency preparedness programs remain current.
• Support local HR functions including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compensation, onboarding, and development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and standards, and assist with relocation/immigration when required.

Skills

Budgeting & Finance

HR experience

Stakeholder management

Change management

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Career Developers, Inc. is seeking a Director of Law Office Administration to lead the strategic and day-to-day operations of a large professional services office.

You will partner with office leadership to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation across finance, HR, talent management, facilities, and shared services while aligning with organizational goals. The role requires deep experience in budgeting, stakeholder management, and matrix leadership, with a strong focus on