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Description We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to oversee the administrative and financial operations of a legal department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This Contract-to-Permanent position requires a dynamic leader who can manage budgets, supervise staff, and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a proven ability to analyze financial data while coordinating various office functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations within the legal department, including supervising legal assistants, paralegals, and support staff.

• Oversee the department’s annual budget, ensuring accurate tracking of expenditures and alignment with organizational goals.

• Conduct monthly financial analyses and cost center reporting to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Handle purchasing, invoicing, payroll submissions, and inventory management using relevant tools such as Yooz.

• Assist in the organization and tracking of insurance defense claims, litigation files, and subrogation processes.

• Process and review outside counsel invoices, ensuring timely payments and adherence to legal guidelines.

• Develop and implement improvements to department-wide information systems and reporting processes in collaboration with IT.

• Maintain and update departmental policies, procedures, and manuals to ensure compliance and operational consistency.

• Supervise the hiring, training, and workflow management of legal support staff to optimize productivity.

• Coordinate court appearances, meetings, and document deliveries while facilitating communication between attorneys, staff, and clients. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in office management or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of accounting operations and financial analysis.

• Proven experience in business operations and managerial oversight.

• Familiarity with legal office procedures and litigation support.

• Proficiency in using purchasing and invoicing software such as Yooz.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to analyze financial statements and provide actionable insights.

• Experience supervising and training staff in an environment requiring attention to detail.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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