Legal Operations & Office Manager

J&T Business Consulting; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

J&T Business Consulting in Madison, KY is seeking an Office Operations Manager to oversee facilities, office operations, and administrative support across all locations. You will supervise legal support staff and drive efficient service aligned with client standards.

The ideal candidate combines leadership with hands-on experience in legal support, staff coaching, budget awareness, vendor liaison, and compliance with health and safety requirements.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent in business/legal field.
• Experience as legal assistant or paralegal.
• 1–2 years supervisory or lead experience.
• Progressive experience in legal operations or office management.
• Proficiency with legal practice management systems, document management software, MS Office.

Responsabilidades

• Directly oversee legal assistants, paralegals, and office services staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, development, and performance management.
• Supervise staffing resources, workload distribution, coverage needs (permanent and temporary based on PTO/remote work), and shifts in assignments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for attorneys to ensure effective support and alignment with practice group needs.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide coaching, mentoring, and career development opportunities for staff.
• Coordinate day-to-day tasks for Office Services staff and promote efficiency.
• Work with management to develop, enforce, and train staff and attorneys on SOPs.
• Serve as backup—and oversee the backup program—for legal staff and Office Services positions.
• Liaise with vendors for property management, cleaning, maintenance, and parking services.
• Coordinate facility needs across multiple offices and monitor service requests to completion.
• Assist with cost center budget preparation by forecasting expenses for facilities and supplies, and report variances.
• Oversee internal and external mail delivery operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee office supply inventory and purchasing, negotiating prices and contracts.
• Align operational strategies with leadership and practice group goals.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Staff management

Leadership

Process optimization

Vendor coordination

Educación

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Human Resources

Herramientas

Legal practice management systems

Document management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Business productivity tools

Descripción del empleo

J&T Business Consulting in Madison, KY is seeking an Office Operations Manager to oversee facilities, office operations, and administrative support across all locations. You will supervise legal support staff and drive efficient service aligned with client standards.

The ideal candidate combines leadership with hands-on experience in legal support, staff coaching, budget awareness, vendor liaison, and compliance with health and safety requirements.