Director of Administration & Office Services

Director of Administration & Office Services

Job Posting
Aug. 22, 2026

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP – Newark, NJ

Location :
Newark, NJ
Compensation
: $150,000–$175,000 annually
Experience
: 5–10 Years
Employment Type
:
Full Time

Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is a dynamic and growing law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services and client experiences across the commercial real estate and construction industries. As a fast-growing, entrepreneurial firm, MSW is investing in the leadership, systems, and operating discipline required to support its next stage of growth.

We are creating a new Director of Administration & Office Services role to strengthen leadership capacity, build a scalable people function, professionalize administrative operations, and ensure attorneys and staff receive exceptional operational support. Given the visible, hands‑on nature of this leadership role, the Director will work in the firm’s Newark, NJ office five days per week.

The Director of Administration & Office Services is the firm's senior administrative leader responsible for building a high‑performing people function, leading day‑to‑day administrative operations, and ensuring firm priorities are translated into consistent execution. Reporting to the Administrative Partner, this role serves as a true “player-coach” providing strategic leadership while remaining closely engaged in the firm's daily operations.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and Director of Technology & Facilities, the Director will improve coordination across administrative functions, strengthen management disciplines, and help create the operational foundation that allows partners to focus on clients, growth, and firm leadership.

• Lead the firm's administrative operations and support functions
• Translate leadership priorities into clear plans, accountability, and execution
• Lead firmwide administrative initiatives and cross‑functional projects
• Build scalable administrative systems that support continued growth

• Lead recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, career development, and training
• Coordinate attorney recruiting support, including the firm's on‑campus interview (OCI) program
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employment compliance
• Foster an engaged, accountable, and high‑performing workplace culture

• Oversee day‑to‑day office operations and administrative support services
• Coordinate administrative resources to support attorneys and clients
• Improve workflows, documentation, and service standards
• Manage administrative vendors and operational resources

• Standardize administrative policies, procedures, and operating practices
• Lead process improvement and organizational change initiatives
• Establish performance measures and service standards
• Promote knowledge management and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Finance, Technology & Facilities, and firm as well as practice leadership
• Support strategic planning and implementation of firm priorities
• Promote collaboration, communication, and accountability Discover
• Serve as a trusted advisor on people and operational matters

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of administrative, HR, or operations leadership experience within a law firm or partner‑led professional services organization
• Experience building or improving people operations and administrative processes
• Demonstrated success leading administrative teams and cross‑functional initiatives

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification
• Experience leading…