Legal Operations Manager
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Robert Half
Hiawatha, IA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Our client is looking for a Legal Operations Manager to guide the daily business operations of a growing legal practice. This role serves as a key partner to firm leadership, helping translate strategic goals into efficient processes, strong team performance, and sound operational decisions. The position focuses on overseeing administrative functions, financial coordination, people operations, and workflow management to support a high-performing workplace.
Responsibilities:
Direct daily operational activities across the firm to maintain efficient support services and consistent business performance. Lead, coach, and supervise non-attorney team members, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development. Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, business planning, and operational priorities that support growth and profitability. Oversee human resources administration, including payroll coordination, benefits oversight, compliance practices, and employee records management. Manage office and case-support workflows to improve productivity, reduce bottlenecks, and help matters progress on schedule. Monitor financial operations such as billing support, collections follow-up, accounts payable processes, and performance reporting. Establish and track key operational metrics to evaluate results, identify trends, and guide decision-making. Coordinate vendors, facilities, office supplies, and technology resources to ensure the organization runs smoothly. Support client intake, administrative systems, and cross-functional processes while resolving operational issues as they arise. 3+ years of experience in operations, office management, or administrative leadership within a detail-focused services setting. Demonstrated ability to lead staff, set expectations, and drive accountability across administrative teams. Working knowledge of budgeting, payroll, benefits administration, and accounts payable practices. Experience improving workflows, documenting processes, and using performance indicators to measure effectiveness. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems independently. Clear communication skills and confidence working with leadership, employees, vendors, and external partners. Proficiency with office administration functions, including supply management, reception oversight, and general business support.Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision PTO Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .Similar jobs in Hiawatha, IA
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