Regional Office Manager - Connecticut

Harris Beach Murtha•New Haven, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Regional Office Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for our Connecticut offices. Working closely with Office Managing Partners and firm leadership, this role is responsible for professional staff management, office operations, attorney practice support, and collaboration with firm administrative departments. This role is 100% onsite and requires leadership experience in office operations and managing professional staff within an innovative, growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years.

Requirements

A college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
3+ years of business management and supervisory experience
Experience managing office operations within a professional services environment; law firm experience preferred
Strong leadership, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making abilities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
The ability to develop positive working relationships with attorneys, clients, staff, and colleagues
Experience managing multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Apply a continuous improvement mindset to office operations and staff management
Exercise professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential matters
Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Enjoy working with diverse personalities across multiple offices and practice groups
Can work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team
Are comfortable working onsite within a professional office environment
Can travel occasionally to other firm offices, including overnight travel when needed
Believe in the firm's core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment

Responsibilities

Supervise and support 31 Professional Staff (12 LAAs; 5 OAAs; 12 Paralegals and 2 PSCs)
Lead staff onboarding, training, development, performance management, and offboarding activities
Review and approve timecards, PTO requests, and expense reports
Coordinate staff meetings, performance evaluations, stay interviews, and team-building initiatives
Manage daily office operations in partnership with Office Managing Partners and firm leadership
Coordinate facilities, technology, records, mail services, conference room management, vendors, and office services
Lead process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects
Develop and monitor office budgets, staffing projections, operational expenses, and office-related financial administration
Coordinate business continuity planning, emergency preparedness, and office response activities
Partner with attorneys and practice leaders to ensure effective delivery of legal support services
Facilitate support coverage, workflow solutions, and resource allocation to meet practice needs
Serve as the primary liaison between the office and firm administrative departments, including Human Resources, Finance, IT, Business Development, Records, Real Estate Management, and Professional Development
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, office improvements, and vendor management initiatives
Participate in firmwide committees, management meetings, and strategic projects
Assist with other duties and special projects as needed