Revised Job Description for a Professional Legal Administrator (PLA) in New Rochelle, NY, US Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking Law Firm Administrator seeking a new opportunity in New Rochelle, NY? We are on the lookout for a Professional Legal Administrator to collaborate directly with the Law Firm Principal/Owner. Your role will involve overseeing all aspects of the firm except for the practice of law. This pivotal position requires strategic planning, project management, and essential administrative and financial supervision. Additionally, you will play a crucial leadership role in molding and upholding the firm's culture. This position goes beyond traditional administrative roles like administrative assistant, paralegal, or office manager. While some remote work is possible, this is predominantly an in-person role. If relocation is a concern, we are willing to assist. We are in search of a Law Firm Administrator who excels in workflow, systems, and project management. You should have a profound understanding of employee engagement, be driven by metrics and KPIs, and be dedicated to making significant contributions to the firm's success. The ability to foster teamwork and cultivate a positive team culture is essential. Compensation

$90,000 - $125,000 base salary + incentive compensation

Responsibilities

You must be able to show evidence of your prior success with

Playing a role in the management of teams of 15+ people and budgets of $5,000,000 or more

Systems management and process refinement to ensure matters are handled appropriately so that client needs are met, legal and ethical requirements are met, and clients receive excellent service

Employee engagement and leadership, management, supervision, and termination

Measuring what matters and using common financial reports to make business decisions (budget variance, PL, cashflow forecast)

Managing vendors such as bookkeepers, accountants, marketing, and technology services in a constructive but also cost-conscious way

About

We care about skills and experience. We care just as much about your behaviors, habits, and attitudes…the right person for this role must

Lead change - drive it and thrive in it

Talk more about the solution than the problem

Never hesitate to praise when deserved and correct when needed

Have thick skin and high empathy (high level of emotional intelligence). Have keen problem-solving and conflict resolution skills (not conflict avoidance skills)

Create and implement training and onboarding systems for new hires Successfully facilitate the day-to-day operations of the law firm

Manage day-to-day accounting

Inspire great teamwork

Demonstrate dignity in the way clients are treated as well as team members

Qualifications

Ideal applicants will have the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities recommended by the Association of Legal Administrators

Prior experience in a law firm or accounting firm is required

HR and Operations experience is required

Familiarity with OKRs is helpful

Knowledge of our areas of practice (Family Law and Estate Planning) will be helpful but not essential

In all cases, you need to commit to getting yourself up to speed quickly because you will be expected to make sure cases and clients are getting the attention they need and that the staff is following the rules

Have an energetic and enthusiastic personality

Possess a great attitude and are focused on team success

Be able to multi-task and work under pressure successfully

Be able to work in-house or with outsourced experts to purchase, lease, and maintain computers, programs, servers, off-site backups, cell phones, and all other equipment required for the efficient operation of the firm

Have ease and familiarity with technology and software

Be accountable for results not just efforts

About Company

We are a family law firm on a mission to change how people divorce and help them divorce with dignity. The firm was founded in 1998 and we are not built like a traditional family law practice. Our legal team respects the parties involved in a family law matter and strives to alleviate stress and agony rather than fan the flames of discord. We are dedicated to putting the needs of children first. Our lawyers use tools such as Collaborative Law and mediation to empower our clients as we work toward solutions.

For details about the firm, check us out here www.miller-law.com.

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