Strategic Legal Office Manager

Eau Claire County; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eau Claire County is seeking an experienced Legal Office Manager to supervise the Corporation Counsel’s Office and direct daily operations. The role includes budget development, staff training, and liaison duties with other agencies.

You will provide legal administrative support, prepare documents for court, and conduct basic legal research while managing records and contracts. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Certificate in legal field or related area.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in a law office as a paralegal or legal secretary with substantive knowledge of law, terminology, and proper legal format.
• Criminal background check required upon appointment.
• Must meet the position's work-related transportation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct office operations for the Corporation Counsel’s Office, including reporting, purchasing, and information system administration.
• Provide legal administrative support; prepare and process legal documents; assist in court preparation; respond to public inquiries.
• Perform basic legal research using terminology and reference books; interpret laws and cases; prepare findings and recommendations.
• Supervise staff, determine work procedures, schedules, and training needs; evaluate performance; manage leave and overtime.
• Prepare financial data and reports for Corporation Counsel, Finance, DHS, and Administration; track budgets and expenditures.
• Review and maintain contracts; ensure compliance and periodic modification as needed.
• Manage file policy, retention, destruction, and transition to electronic systems.
• Schedule cases for court hearings and ensure timely notices and compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Office management

Legal support

Budgeting

Supervision

Financial reporting

Contract review

Records management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in legal field

Bachelor's in business administration

Paralegal certification

Job description

Eau Claire County is seeking an experienced Legal Office Manager to supervise the Corporation Counsel’s Office and direct daily operations. The role includes budget development, staff training, and liaison duties with other agencies.

You will provide legal administrative support, prepare documents for court, and conduct basic legal research while managing records and contracts. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.