Office Operations Manager - People Leadership
Posted: 09/17/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Administrative / Support
Job Number: 9682
Job Description
People & Office Operations Manager
Salary: $110,000-$120,000 + Bonus
Full-Time | On-Site | Northern New Jersey
What’s in it for the People & Office Operations Manager?
A well-established New Jersey law firm is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of two Northern New Jersey offices and approximately 35 employees.
The Office Administrator will lead staff, manage office operations, address employee and performance issues, improve processes, and work closely with firm leadership to maintain a productive, accountable, and positive workplace.
This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced Office Administrator who can step in, take ownership, and operate effectively without extensive training.
Office Manager Responsibilities
The successful Office Manager will be confident, proactive, accountable, comfortable managing people, and capable of running the operation with an ownership mindset.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Office Administrator, Firm Administrator, Legal Administrator, or Senior Office Manager looking for a substantive leadership opportunity with a well-established law firm, we encourage you to apply today for immediate consideration.
Salary: $110,000-$120,000 + Bonus
Full-Time | On-Site | Northern New Jersey
What’s in it for the People & Office Operations Manager?
- $110,000-$130,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
- Health benefits
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- Highly visible leadership role with significant autonomy
- Opportunity to oversee two established New Jersey offices
- Strong, people-focused culture with long employee tenure
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people, processes, and operations
- Forward-thinking environment with a strong focus on technology, AI, and process improvement
A well-established New Jersey law firm is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of two Northern New Jersey offices and approximately 35 employees.
The Office Administrator will lead staff, manage office operations, address employee and performance issues, improve processes, and work closely with firm leadership to maintain a productive, accountable, and positive workplace.
This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced Office Administrator who can step in, take ownership, and operate effectively without extensive training.
Office Manager Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day office operations across two locations
- Lead, coach, motivate, and hold employees accountable
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee relations
- Manage staffing, scheduling, coverage, and workflow
- Address workplace issues and conflict directly and professionally
- Partner with firm leadership on operational and personnel matters
- Monitor office performance, productivity, expenses, and key metrics
- Improve procedures, systems, and workflows
- Oversee vendors, facilities, technology, and general office needs
- Support strong client-service standards and operational consistency
- Use AI and technology to improve efficiency, reporting, and processes
- 5+ years of office administration, operations management, or comparable management experience
- 3+ years of substantial people-management experience
- Proven experience independently managing employees and office operations
- Strong leadership presence and ability to address difficult personnel issues
- Excellent judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative without constant direction
- Strong Microsoft Office and CRM skills; Salesforce experience preferred
- Strong hands-on experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms
- Experience with AI workflows, automation, or agents is a strong plus
- Law firm or professional-services experience preferred but not required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Stable employment history and interest in a long-term opportunity
- $110,000-$120,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- Firm holidays
- Employee referral bonus program
The successful Office Manager will be confident, proactive, accountable, comfortable managing people, and capable of running the operation with an ownership mindset.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Office Administrator, Firm Administrator, Legal Administrator, or Senior Office Manager looking for a substantive leadership opportunity with a well-established law firm, we encourage you to apply today for immediate consideration.
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