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Director of Legal Administration

Director of Legal Administration job description

A legal administrator, also known as a law firm administrator or executive director, is responsible for supervising a law firm’s administrative functions, including finance, facilities, human resources and information services. In small and midsize firms, these duties may include financial and facilities management, conflict resolution, contracting with vendors, budgeting, and coordinating a firm’s physical relocation. In larger law firms, the administrator may supervise department managers in accounting, human resources, office services, IT services and benefits administration.

Typical director of legal administration duties:

Developing and maintaining a network of vendors for equipment, supplies and human resources, as well as negotiating contracts and leases for office space and equipmentProviding the firm’s managing partner, managing committee or executive director with regular updates on issues affecting the firm’s operations and staffingServing as a liaison between a law firm’s headquarters or main office and its other officesCreating and implementing the firm’s annual budget and tracking finances throughout the yearOverseeing administrative departments, including (depending on the firm’s size) marketing, paraprofessionals, human resources and financeParticipating in or supervising strategic planning

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Administrative operations
Human resources
Legal practice management software
Office management
Records management
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Workflow automation

National salary range for Director of Legal Administration

118250 - 205000

Low
118250
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
162500
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
205000
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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