Legal Administrative Services Manager – Central in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Administrative Services Manager – Central in Houston, TX

Law Firm Non Legal Department

Min 5 yrs required

No

The Legal Administrative Services Manager – Central will be based in one of our three Central offices: Dallas, Houston, or Denver. This role will support the Legal Administrative Services team in these locations and will report to the Central Region’s Directors of Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage a team of 20+ Legal Administrative Services staff in the Dallas, Houston, or Denver office, including Legal Administrative Assistants, Legal Executive Assistants, Sr. Legal Executive Assistants, and Legal Administrative Support Coordinators.
- Develop and implement strategies, training, and innovation within the Legal Administrative Services department to stay ahead of industry developments and utilize the latest technologies and methodologies.
- Act as an ambassador for the Legal Administrative Services team, building trust and strong relationships with team members and key stakeholders.
- Work closely with office leaders and other US Legal Administrative Services Managers to implement positive change, navigate new ways of working, and identify efficiencies.
- Manage work schedules, assignments, time off, and overtime for the Legal Administrative Services team.
- Oversee recruitment, performance management, employee relations, on-boarding, training and development, and engagement for the department.
- Prepare and manage the department budget, approve expenses, and seek value engineering opportunities.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with previous experience managing complex administrative duties and projects.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
- Strong people management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure and handle confidential information.
- Proactive, solutions-driven, and strategic thinker.
- Enthusiastic and able to motivate and engage a growing team.
- Excellent attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Annual salary range of $120-140k, dependent on qualifications and operational considerations.
- Benefits include health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, and discretionary bonuses.
- Application window closes on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025.

Locations:

Dallas, Houston, Denver

The Legal Administrative Services Manager – Central will be based in one of our three Central offices: Dallas, Houston, or Denver. This role will support the Legal Administrative Services team in these locations and report to the Central Region’s Directors of Administration.

H1: Legal Administrative Services Manager – Central

H2: Join Our Team at Gibson Dunn

Bold Headline: Manage a Team of Legal Administrative Services Staff in Dallas, Houston, or Denver

As the Legal Administrative Services Manager for Gibson Dunn’s Central region, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of 20+ Legal Administrative Services staff and shape the future of legal support services within the industry. This is a dynamic role, working closely with office leaders and other US Legal Administrative Services Managers to drive positive change, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional support to attorneys.

Bold Headline: Build and Develop a Strong Team of Legal Support Professionals

In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Legal Administrative Services team, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, training and development, and engagement. You will work closely with team members to build trust and strong working relationships, while also maintaining a high level of comfort with change and change management. As an ambassador for the Legal Administrative Services team, you will play a key role in implementing new strategies and technologies to stay ahead of industry developments and meet the evolving needs of our attorneys.

Bold Headline: Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits

Gibson Dunn offers a competitive annual salary range of $120-140k for this position, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, and parental leave. We also offer discretionary, performance-based bonuses and opportunities for career growth and development.

Bold Headline: Join Our Global Law Firm

At Gibson Dunn, we pride ourselves on our exceptional teams and our commitment to delivering creative legal strategies to our clients. As a leading global law firm, we offer opportunities for career growth and development, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a supportive and collaborative culture. Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of the legal industry. Apply now to join our team as the Legal Administrative Services Manager – Central.