Legal Operations Manager – Attorney Development & Practice Support

Location- Boston- hybrid 4 days in office, 1 day work from home

Targeting 150-175k- DOE

Our client, a prestigious international law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Operations Manager to support a dynamic legal practice group. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, attorney staffing, professional development, and overall management of assigned practice teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, polished, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Manage attorney and staff workflow, staffing, and work allocation across practice groups
Partner with leadership on attorney development, evaluations, onboarding, and mentoring initiatives
Monitor productivity, utilization, and staffing needs to ensure balanced workloads
Support practice group operations, strategic initiatives, and reporting
Coordinate training programs, meetings, retreats, and department initiatives
Provide management support to paralegal and professional staff teams
Assist with recruiting, lateral integration, and retention efforts
Support business development initiatives including pitches, events, and client programs
Serve as a liaison between attorneys, leadership, HR, recruiting, and administrative teams

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required
5+ years of experience within a law firm or professional services environment
Prior management or team leadership experience strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience supporting legal operations, attorney staffing, or professional development preferred

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