Strategic Admin & Special Projects Manager (Hybrid)

Lewis Brisbois; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Manager of Administration - Special Projects in the Los Angeles area to drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives across the firm. The role partners with Office Administrators, department leaders, attorneys, and firm leadership to deliver impactful results.

You will lead multi-office initiatives, manage cross-functional change efforts, and develop scalable solutions, while coordinating with senior stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum five to seven years of progressively responsible management, operations, project management, or law firm administration experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and organizational change initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of professional services operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage firmwide administrative initiatives, operational improvement projects, and organizational change efforts.
• Serve as a key resource to Office Administrators by identifying best practices and ensuring consistency across offices.
• Develop solutions to operational challenges and drive successful project execution.
• Plan, implement, communicate, and manage stakeholder engagement for projects.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Manager of Administration - Special Projects in the Los Angeles area to drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives across the firm. The role partners with Office Administrators, department leaders, attorneys, and firm leadership to deliver impactful results.

You will lead multi-office initiatives, manage cross-functional change efforts, and develop scalable solutions, while coordinating with senior stakeholders to ensure