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Manager of Operations​/Executive Assistant

Job in Watchung, Somerset County, New Jersey, 07969, USA
Listing for: Edwards Estate & Elder Law
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Administrative Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Manager of Operations / Executive Assistant
Location: Watchung

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 sotware..
  • Assist Managing Member/Founder with executive assistant duties such as managing calendar, manage emails, and make travel arrangement; 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 and
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.
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