Operations manager

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Operations manager

an hour ago

Edwards Estate & Elder Law

onsite, Watchung, NJ, United StatesFull TimeLead / Manager

Required skills

Office managementProject managementData analysisCross-functional communicationLeadershipClio CRMMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordAdministrative supportProcess optimizationComplianceRisk managementCustomer serviceTime managementAttention to detail

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager will oversee the general administrative function and activities of the office and serve as Executive Assistant to Managing Member/Founder of the Firm. This position reports to Director of Operations with a dotted line to Managing Member/Founder.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily work activities of the office.
  • Supervise, train and schedule administrative staff.
  • May handle or assist with hiring, discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Ensure office equipment, order supplies, and coordinate with building maintenance and IT services whenever needed.
  • Process Optimization: Build efficient intake workflows and design cross-department procedures.
  • Governance & Compliance: Assist the Director of Operations with corporate recordkeeping, risk management, and audit preparation.
  • Manage Aging of all overdue invoices by using the Clio CRM software.
  • Assist Managing Member/Founder with executive assistant duties such as managing calendar, manage emails, and make travel arrangements; all while always maintaining confidentiality.
  • Oversee petty cash fund administration.
  • Lead and delegate clerical staff with assigned administrative duties such as screening and directing incoming calls, sorting, scanning and distributing mail, and preparing documents.
  • Lead and delegate to ensure office files are properly secured; implement an efficient system for other staff to access files and records.
  • Support the Founder/Managing Member with the following tasks:
    • Manage the office calendar by scheduling and monitoring deadlines/meeting times.
    • Setting up and scheduling speaking engagements.
    • Client Intake: communicate with potential and current clients regarding matters and billing questions.
    • Liaise with case management software team on updates and troubleshooting.
    • Work with Office Coordinator to record client payments from intake to consultation meetings.
    • Ensure potential conflict checks, initial facts, and signed agreements are complete before passing files to lawyers and paralegals.
    • Audit intake calls, review notes, and enforce script compliance and empathetic communication.
    • Move client matters the stages until matters are closed.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of office management procedures.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven office or hybrid environment.
  • Skills: Strong project management, tech-savviness, data analysis, and cross-functional communication.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Intermediate to Advanced Level and proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word.

Education and Experience:

  • Associate degree in office or business administration or related field preferred. High school diploma or G.E.D. must have a minimum of 5 years of office management experience in a law firm.; Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
  • A minimum of three years of management experience overseeing staff and/or 3+ years working in legal operations, project management, or senior paralegal roles.
  • Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of senior administrative experience, preferably supporting legal or corporate executive teams.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 to 20 pounds at times.