Administrative Manager, Legal

HBAConnect • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 100 firm, is hiring for 2 Administrative Manager roles to lead operations in their LA offices (downtown & Century City). These high-impact positions will report directly to the Director of Business Operations and are ideal for professionals with a strong law firm background.

Requirements

• Law firm experience required
• 5 years team management experience; 7+ years of legal operations or administrative experience
• Bachelors degree strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage legal secretaries and professional support staff
• Skilled in onboarding, coaching, and performance management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing operations budgets, events, and vendor relationships
• Familiarity with legal support tools, facilities management, and document workflows

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administrative operations for assigned local offices (LA, OC, and SD)
• Directly manage 710 reports and 25+ staff in the LA region, including secretaries and department assistants
• Provide indirect oversight of outsourced office services, reception, and facilities teams
• Drive initiatives related to recruiting, integration, professional development, and training for legal support teams
• Coordinate local events, community outreach, and assist with budget monitoring
• Collaborate across departments and interface with firmwide stakeholders
• Travel to regional offices up to once per month

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager