Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator job summary

We are searching for an experienced legal administrator who can help run the day-to-day operations of our busy law firm. Additional responsibilities include human resources tasks like hiring, onboarding, and training new talent, and overseeing employee benefits. You will also be responsible for planning our events throughout the year. If you are looking to use your office administration and management skills to take your career to the next level, please reach out to us today!

Legal Administrator responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day office operations, provide administrative support for legal services, and enforce office procedures
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new employees to the firm
• Oversee all employee benefits, such as health insurance enrollments and renewals, long and short term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and profit-sharing options
• Communicate across departments ensuring contracts for office equipment, software, hardware, and office supplies are up-to-date
• Initiate annual evaluation process for staff and follow through to completion
• Organize firm-related meetings and events, including client appreciation events, which may occur off-site

Legal Administrator qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a two-year degree program in public administration, human resources, paralegal studies, or similar area is required - Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 5 years’ experience in a legal department as a legal administrative assistant, support staff, executive assistant, bookkeeper, legal assistant, or legal secretary is necessary - Similar experience as an office administrator or medical office management is also acceptable
• Exceptional computer skills including MS Office (word, excel, and email) is crucial
• Knowledge of the legal industry, (legal research, legal terminology, and case management practices) is valuable
• Requires strong leadership qualities with excellent communication skills and time management skills to effectively multi-task in this role

Legal Administrator compensation

$50,806 (National Average)