Legal Department Operations Manager

We're looking for a proactive, business-minded Manager of Legal Department Operations to help elevate how our legal teams deliver exceptional client service. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys connecting people, systems, and strategy to drive results. In this position, you'll partner with department leaders across multiple legal and industry groups to keep daily operations running smoothly, launch and manage strategic initiatives, and ensure data-driven decisions guide the department's future direction. You'll serve as the critical link between legal professionals and administrative teams-bringing together business operations, finance, HR, recruiting, and other functions to create a cohesive, high-performing environment. Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. What You'll Do Partner with legal and practice leaders to design efficient workflows, structure operations, and enhance overall team performance. Lead operational initiatives-both short-term process improvements and long-range strategic projects. Manage financial and business planning activities, including budget tracking, forecasting, and performance reporting. Develop dashboards and reporting tools that highlight progress, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Oversee onboarding and integration for new team members and ensure seamless collaboration across departments. Coordinate key department meetings and retreats-driving agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring accountability. Act as a connector across departments, working closely with HR, finance, and other administrative teams to align efforts and share insights. Manage multiple projects with competing priorities while keeping communication clear and outcomes measurable. What You Bring Bachelor's degree required. 5+ years of experience in operations, business analysis, or consulting-ideally within a professional services or legal environment. Strong business acumen and a curiosity for understanding how legal teams function as a business. Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to adapt quickly, problem-solve creatively, and keep projects moving in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional communication and presentation skills-you're comfortable interfacing with stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with document management or legal software (e.g., iManage) is a plus. Why You'll Love This Role: You'll have a front-row seat to how top-tier legal departments operate-and the opportunity to help shape how they evolve. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on collaboration, and wants to make a tangible difference in how legal services are delivered. Salary: $80-$150k/yr. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.