Legal Operations Director

Tully Rinckey PLLC; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Telemedicine

Job summary

Tully Rinckey PLLC in New York is seeking a Deputy Director of Legal Administration to oversee the legal support operation across the firm’s offices. The role requires strong management, strategic planning, and KPI-driven leadership to optimize staff resources and procedures.

The successful candidate will supervise office support staff in Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester offices, participate in budgeting, vendor payments, and monthly/ quarterly reporting, and ensure compliance with firm

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business or related field is required; MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years in a management role, ideally in a law firm or professional services.
• Leadership qualities, results oriented, analytical and abstract reasoning skills.
• Experience with technology; proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office suite.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise office support staff in Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester offices.
• Backup to Business Operations Manager of Legal Administration.
• Hire, coach, mentor and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Develop training plans for new staff and ensure SOP compliance.
• Manage case file procedures and retention strategies; KPI driven.
• Plan meetings and monthly visits; coordinate policy development.
• Travel to NY offices as needed to ensure operations meet firm standards.
• Oversee budget, vendor payments, and monthly/quarterly reporting.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in business or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tully Rinckey PLLC in New York is seeking a Deputy Director of Legal Administration to oversee the legal support operation across the firm’s offices. The role requires strong management, strategic planning, and KPI-driven leadership to optimize staff resources and procedures.

The successful candidate will supervise office support staff in Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester offices, participate in budgeting, vendor payments, and monthly/ quarterly reporting, and ensure compliance with firm