Regional Office Manager - Connecticut

Harris Beach Murtha • Hartford, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Regional Office Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for their Connecticut offices. This role is responsible for professional staff management, office operations, attorney practice support, and collaboration with firm administrative departments. The ideal candidate will have experience leading office operations and managing professional staff within a growing law firm that has been successful for over 165 years.

Requirements

• 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

• A college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• 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

Benefits

• Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree