Legal Support Operations Leader (Hybrid)

Permanent Placements LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC represents one of the world’s largest law firms with over 4,000 attorneys and a global footprint. The firm seeks an experienced Legal Support Manager to oversee legal support operations in a hybrid schedule across major U.S. markets.

The role leads legal support professionals, coordinates staffing, performance management, recruiting, training, and ensures consistent service levels in a fast-paced professional-services environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of executive legal support experience.
• At least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Strong people-management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities and performance of legal support professionals.
• Coordinate workloads, utilization, and backup coverage for efficient service.
• Monitor staffing requirements and adjust assignments based on needs.
• Recruit and interview candidates for open legal support positions.
• Oversee onboarding, training, and mentoring of staff.
• Prepare performance evaluations and support compensation discussions.

Skills

Executive support leadership

Staff management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

HRIS systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC represents one of the world’s largest law firms with over 4,000 attorneys and a global footprint. The firm seeks an experienced Legal Support Manager to oversee legal support operations in a hybrid schedule across major U.S. markets.

The role leads legal support professionals, coordinates staffing, performance management, recruiting, training, and ensures consistent service levels in a fast-paced professional-services environment.