Legal Operations & Administrative Manager

Freeman-Mathis-and-Gary,-LL; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Work-life balance

PTO

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Kansas City seeks an Administrative Manager to lead a team of legal support staff and oversee daily office operations in the Kansas City office. You will provide leadership to personnel supporting our attorneys and ensure an efficient, professional work environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of management experience in a professional services setting, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a proactive approach to improving operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of management/supervisory experience in a professional services setting.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on continuous operations improvement.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive, with initiative and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise legal assistants, receptionist, office supervisor/coordinator, and interns.
• Monitor staff staffing ratios and workflow with attorneys.
• Manage timekeeping, PTO, hours, breaks, and overtime.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide coaching.
• Recruit, interview, and hire staff with approval.
• Employee onboarding and offboarding duties.
• Develop and implement staff training.
• Ensure Chicago office is functional and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Interact with property managers and manage vendors.
• Plan and promote office events.
• Other administrative duties as requested.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma required

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Kansas City seeks an Administrative Manager to lead a team of legal support staff and oversee daily office operations in the Kansas City office. You will provide leadership to personnel supporting our attorneys and ensure an efficient, professional work environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of management experience in a professional services setting, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a proactive approach to improving operations