Legal Operations Manager

Seattle, WA - Hybrid

Salary: $90,000 -$115,000 + Annual bonus

LHH is working with a law firm who’s seeking a Legal Operations Manager to join its Seattle office.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and operational initiatives aligned with strategic goals

• Address operational issues as they arise, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication

• Perform due diligence on practice- and department-specific software (e-discovery, corporate governance, records management, etc.)

• Recommend and develop standard operating procedures and workflows related to practice management

• Develop integration plans for practice group technology

• Assist with staff management, recruiting, performance assessments, and staffing level reviews

• Manage legal staff workflow

• Support onboarding and integration of new employees

• Foster a culture of high performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement through metrics, feedback, and regular meetings

• Stay current on trends in legal administrative technology; share insights and recommend improvements

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets

Qualifications

• Legal industry experience required

• Strong communication skills with attorneys, staff, and vendors

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• High degree of discretion and independent judgment

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience (HR or operations-related)

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (95% employer-paid for employee coverage)

• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) with up to 10% employer contribution/profit-sharing match

• Paid Time Off accrued up to 16 days per year, plus 10 paid holidays

• Paid sick leave in accordance with state law

• Paid parental leave (up to 6 weeks)

• Health Savings Account with quarterly employer contributions

• Commuter benefits, including a monthly transit pass

• Additional voluntary benefits (e.g., pet insurance)

• Annual discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.