Manager of Administration - Special Projects

Lewis Brisbois • Los Angeles, CA

8h • $125,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles, California office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Manager of Administration - Special Projects. Working under minimal supervision, this role partners closely with Office Administrators, Office Managing Partners, Deputy Office Managing Partners, department leaders, attorneys, and firm leadership to advance operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, administrative service delivery, and strategic initiatives across the firm.

The Manager leads and manages firmwide administrative initiatives, operational improvement projects, organizational change efforts, and special projects. The role supports Office Administrators by identifying best practices, promoting consistency across offices, managing change initiatives, and developing solutions to operational challenges. As project leader, the Manager is responsible for project planning, implementation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and successful execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working within a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in office operations, facilities projects, workforce planning, or administrative service delivery preferred.
• Multi-office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage firmwide administrative initiatives, operational improvement projects, organizational change efforts, and special projects.
• Partner with Office Administrators, Office Managing Partners, Deputy Office Managing Partners, department leaders, attorneys, and firm leadership on operational and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to Office Administrators by identifying best practices, facilitating consistency across offices, managing change initiatives, and developing solutions to operational challenges.
• Plan and oversee project implementation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and execution.

What This Job Offers

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