Office Manager

Palmer Legal Staffing; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Legal Staffing is seeking an experienced Office Manager/Paralegal for a boutique personal injury law firm in Lanham, Maryland. The role blends day-to-day office operations with paralegal support, with roughly 75% management/HR duties and 25% legal assistance.

You will report to the Founding Partner, coordinate HR tasks, manage payroll and calendars, handle vendor relations, and maintain confidential files while delivering professional client communications.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm management experience required.
• Paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
• Professional, dependable and highly confidential in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the law firm
• Order and maintain office supplies
• Manage vendor relationships and service providers
• Provide paralegal support on firm matters
• Communicate professionally with clients and other stakeholders
• Coordinate HR-related functions
• Process and manage payroll
• Track employee leave and attendance
• Manage scheduling and calendar coordination
• Develop, maintain, and organize filing and record-keeping systems
• Handle communications and administrative/paralegal support for the Founding Partner

Skills

Law firm management

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Job description

Hours: 8:00-5:00 but flexible for 8:30-5:30

A boutique personal injury law firm in Lanham, Maryland, with decades of trial and litigation experience, is seeking an experienced Office Manager/Paralegal to join our team. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm while providing paralegal support as needed.

This role is approximately 75% office management/HR responsibilities and 25% paralegal support. The successful candidate will work directly with the Founding Partner and play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the law firm
• Order and maintain office supplies
• Manage vendor relationships and service providers
• Provide paralegal support on firm matters
• Communicate professionally with clients and other stakeholders
• Coordinate HR-related functions
• Process and manage payroll
• Track employee leave and attendance
• Manage scheduling and calendar coordination
• Develop, maintain, and organize filing and record-keeping systems
• Handle communications and administrative/paralegal support for the Founding Partner

Qualifications

• Prior law firm management experience required
• Paralegal experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude
• Professional, dependable, and highly confidential in handling sensitive information

We offer the opportunity to work closely with an experienced trial attorney and contribute to the success of a respected personal injury practice.

Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.