Manager of Administration

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an experienced Manager of Administration to lead operations for the New York office of a prestigious law firm. The role partners closely with firm leadership to oversee office operations, administrative staff, facilities, budgeting, employee engagement, and strategic initiatives while ensuring exceptional service to attorneys and business professionals.

The successful candidate will mentor administrative professionals, drive process improvements, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of office administration, operations, and/or HR management experience; law firm experience preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and office operations.
• Strong business acumen, financial management, and project management skills.
• Experience with recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and onboarding.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional, highly responsive, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with office leadership to foster a collaborative, high-performing workplace culture.
• Oversee daily office operations, staffing, workflows, and administrative support functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop administrative professionals, including performance management and coaching.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding processes.
• Manage office budgets, financial reporting, billing support, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee facilities, office space planning, security, business continuity, and building management relationships.
• Drive operational improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to firm policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with firm departments on lateral attorney onboarding, office projects, and strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Office administration

Budgeting

Recruiting & onboarding

Project management

MS Office

Communication skills

Discretion

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Manager of Administration to lead operations for its New York office. This highly visible role partners closely with firm leadership to oversee office operations, administrative staff, facilities, budgeting, employee engagement, and strategic initiatives while ensuring exceptional service to attorneys and business professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with office leadership to foster a collaborative, high-performing workplace culture.
• Oversee daily office operations, staffing, workflows, and administrative support functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop administrative professionals, including performance management and coaching.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding processes.
• Manage office budgets, financial reporting, billing support, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee facilities, office space planning, security, business continuity, and building management relationships.
• Drive operational improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to firm policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with firm departments on lateral attorney onboarding, office projects, and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of office administration, operations, and/or HR management experience; law firm experience preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and office operations.
• Strong business acumen, financial management, and project management skills.
• Experience with recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and onboarding.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional, highly responsive, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a strategic leadership role within a respected law firm, influence office performance and culture, and partner directly with firm leadership while earning a competitive compensation package and bonus opportunity.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.