Location: Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid flexibility
Salary Range: $140,000 – $165,000 | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday
About the Role
Our client, a leader in the legal services industry, is seeking an experienced Manager of Administration to oversee daily operations and provide strategic leadership at their Los Angeles office. This role requires a highly motivated and organized professional with a strong background in office management, human resources, and staff development.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 4+ years of experience in office administration, HR management, or similar roles
- Strong leadership, team management, and people development skills
- Experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management
- Excellent business acumen and ability to work across various functional areas
- Outstanding ability to communicate effectively
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to build trust and motivate teams
- Proven track record of successfully executing strategic and operational plans
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to learn new software quickly
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills
- Comfortable presenting data and performance metrics to senior stakeholders
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a hands-on approach to management
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee engagement, office culture, and administrative matters
- Manage day-to-day office operations, staff scheduling, and workflow coordination
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, efficient services to attorneys and staff
- Act as liaison between the office and firm-wide administrative departments
- Lead and coach a team of administrative professionals, promoting continuous development
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of professional staff in collaboration with HR teams
- Manage performance reviews, goal setting, and employee development plans
- Support strategic initiatives and execute short- and long-term office goals
- Supervise budget preparation, expense tracking, and invoice approval
- Coordinate with vendors and oversee facilities management, including building relationships and security procedures
- Lead business continuity planning and serve as liaison with property management
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal Recruiting, Business Development, and Attorney Development teams
- Maintain accurate records related to personnel, office space, and vendor contracts
- Support technology onboarding and coordinate with IT as needed
- Occasionally travel for firm-related events, training, or support
Apply today!
If you’re a confident, detail-oriented, and people-focused operations leader looking to grow your career in a high-performing environment, this opportunity is for you. Bring your experience, ideas, and leadership skills—and apply today to help shape the future of this top-tier office.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
