Law Firm Operations Director | Finance, HR & IT Leader

Alaka‘i Executive Search; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaka‘i Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a local Honolulu law firm for an Office Manager / Executive Director. The role oversees all business, administrative, and operational aspects, excluding legal practice, reporting to the Managing Partner and supervising one accounting assistant.

Responsibilities span Finance & Accounting, HR & Administration, and IT/Facilities, including budgeting, payroll, vendor management, policy enforcement, staff inquiries, and coordination with external IT

Qualifications

• Experience as Office Manager, Legal Administrator, Executive Director, or Business Manager, preferably in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, billing workflows, and financial reporting.
• Ability to operate independently to manage operations and supervise staff.
• Discretion and communication skills for reporting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, cash flow, and reporting.
• Direct the accounting assistant on invoicing, billing, AR/AP.
• Oversee vendor contracts, purchasing, and firm expenditures.

Skills

Office management

Leadership

Financial oversight

HR management

Policy enforcement

Vendor management

IT coordination

Data management

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

Job description

Alaka‘i Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a local Honolulu law firm for an Office Manager / Executive Director. The role oversees all business, administrative, and operational aspects, excluding legal practice, reporting to the Managing Partner and supervising one accounting assistant.

Responsibilities span Finance & Accounting, HR & Administration, and IT/Facilities, including budgeting, payroll, vendor management, policy enforcement, staff inquiries, and coordination with external IT