Law Firm Office Operations Director

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing seeks a Director of Office Administration to lead office operations in Palo Alto and San Francisco, with oversight of the Utah office. You will partner with firm leadership to manage human resources coordination, finance and billing support, facilities, and technology needs.

You will supervise non-attorney staff, coordinate with HR, IT and finance, and drive cost-effective operations while maintaining excellent client service and smooth office functions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in office administration or management within professional services.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the office and oversee non-attorney staff and facilities.
• Serve as liaison between attorneys and staff; collaborate with HR, finance and IT.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounts payable and billing processes.
• Manage facilities, space planning, vendor relations, safety and security.
• Lead recruitment, training, performance evaluation, staff development and relations.
• Support strategic planning, practice management, and cost-effective operations.
• Perform other duties as required and travel as specified.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

People management

Budgeting & billing support

Client-service oriented

Organizational skills

PC proficiency

Education

Business Administration/Management degree

SHRM-CP/SHRP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Practice management/billing software

Job description

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing seeks a Director of Office Administration to lead office operations in Palo Alto and San Francisco, with oversight of the Utah office. You will partner with firm leadership to manage human resources coordination, finance and billing support, facilities, and technology needs.

You will supervise non-attorney staff, coordinate with HR, IT and finance, and drive cost-effective operations while maintaining excellent client service and smooth office functions.