Direct Counsel · 2 months ago
Manager, Legal Department Operations - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expDirect Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Manager of Legal Department Operations to work closely with firm leadership across multiple legal departments and industry groups. This role plays a critical part in supporting the strategic, financial, and operational functions that drive the delivery of high-quality legal services.
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Responsibilities
Partner with department and industry leadership to design and implement efficient operational procedures, improving overall workflow, structure, and communication within the department
Collaborate with practice group leaders to support strategic planning initiatives, including setting departmental goals and tracking progress against firm objectives
Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual reports highlighting key performance metrics, financial data, and progress toward strategic priorities
Lead and support short-term and long-term operational projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes
Manage budget preparation and financial analysis, providing actionable insights to department and industry leadership
Oversee onboarding, integration, and offboarding processes for attorneys and professional staff
Maintain accurate operational dashboards and key performance metrics to support data-driven decisions
Coordinate agendas, track action items, and produce minutes for department meetings and retreats
Serve as a liaison between the legal department and administrative support functions, ensuring collaboration across finance, HR, recruiting, and training teams
Collaborate effectively within a geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary team, maintaining strong communication and consistency across offices
Establish project management standards, providing consistent progress updates and reports across initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of relevant experience in business, financial, or operational analysis, consulting, or a related field
Demonstrated interest in building a career in legal operations or professional services management
Understanding of business and financial concepts; prior experience in the legal industry is a plus
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of projects and delivering high-quality results
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with legal research or document management tools such as iManage preferred
Detail-oriented and adaptable, with the ability to shift focus between tasks as workflow demands evolve
Preferred
Familiarity with legal research or document management tools such as iManage preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and sick leave
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance
Identity theft protection
Parking or transit reimbursement (location dependent)
Employee assistance program
Referral and professional development programs
Company
Direct Counsel
Direct Counsel is a recruiting agency that offers staffing services for the law, engineering, and accounting sectors.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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