Legal Office Manager | Onsite | Direct Hire | New York, NY
TSS is assisting our client, an award-winning mid-size legal firm, in hiring a Legal Office Manager. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in NYC, NY.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
This key position is responsible for managing daily office operations, coordinating support services for a team of 5 Attorneys, and ensuring the efficient execution of legal and administrative procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and manage a wide array of legal materials—such as litigation records, formal agreements, court submissions, and related communications—ensuring they are filed promptly and accurately across local state and federal jurisdictions.
Draft, assemble, and process court filings, including memoranda, legal motions, and procedural discovery materials, coordinating with attorneys to meet deadlines.
Handle scheduling for legal professionals, including tracking important dates, court obligations, internal and external meetings, and arranging travel as needed.
Deliver advanced administrative support, including managing communications via phone and email, drafting written responses, and routing inquiries appropriately.
Interact with clients, court representatives, legal counterparts, and third parties in a polished and professional manner.
Manage day-to-day office operations for a New York-based location, working with the main office to oversee supply inventory, equipment upkeep, and space functionality.
Coordinate onboarding logistics and workspace access for new hires and visiting legal staff, collaborating with tech support to ensure smooth system access.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Significant hands-on experience supporting litigation practices and managing office operations in a legal environment; must bring a solid track record of success in both areas.
Undergraduate degree in a field such as legal studies, business, or another discipline related to law office administration.
Well-versed in submitting filings electronically through court portals across multiple jurisdictions, including both local state and federal venues.
Knowledge of legal document organization systems, such as platforms used for managing case files and internal records.
Experience generating citation-related tables (e.g., tables of authorities/contents) using specialized legal formatting software.
Familiar with platforms used for tracking attorney hours and preparing invoices within a law firm billing system.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with a professional and service-focused approach to working with clients and colleagues.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The salary range for this role is $85,000-$100,000yr DOE. All health coverage starts on your first day! Health benefits include: Medical, Vision, and Dental. Other benefits: Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, 401k, Pet Insurance, 10 days PTO, and Paid Sick Leave.
ABOUT US
TSS (Temporary Staffing & Search) is a boutique employment agency established in 1999, dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations that are making a difference. Originally founded as Temporary Staffing by Suzanne Ltd., TSS has evolved over the years while maintaining its core belief: that every person has value and deserves to be treated with respect. We are still a woman-owned enterprise, and we continue to nurture the strong personal relationships we've built over the past two decades within our extensive network of job seekers and employers.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Legal Office Manager
JOB ORDER #: 10443
LOCATION: New York, NY
SALARY: $85,000-$100,000yr DOE
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button to send your resume to TSS. Please make sure to reference the job order number.
This role is a FULL TIME position sourced through TSS. You would be an independent contractor and paid by the client company but we would represent you up until the offer stage.