Law Firm Office Manager

Arlington Heights, IL | Full-TimeA well-established law firm in the Arlington Heights area is seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee the day-to-day administrative and financial operations of the office.This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable working with numbers, understands how a law office operates, and can effectively work with attorneys and staff. The right person does not need to be an accountant or attorney, but should be organized, dependable, financially competent, and comfortable taking ownership of the administrative side of a professional office.ResponsibilitiesOversee the general day-to-day administrative operations of the law officeWork closely with attorneys and staff to keep office procedures organized and running efficientlyHandle and review financial information used throughout the practiceAssist with legal billing and maintain familiarity with legal billing softwareReconcile and balance checking and operating accountsAssist with or oversee payroll processingMonitor established office procedures, policies, and internal processesHelp ensure administrative and financial procedures are followed consistentlyMaintain records, spreadsheets, reports, and other internal documentationUse Microsoft Word and/or WordPerfect for office documents and correspondenceUse Microsoft Excel for financial tracking, reporting, and general office administrationCommunicate effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staffIdentify questions or issues early and seek clarification when additional information is neededQualificationsPrevious law firm or legal office experience strongly preferredFamiliarity with the legal process and general law firm operationsPrior experience with legal billing systemsComfortable working with numbers, financial information, and basic accounting functionsAbility to reconcile checking accounts and review financial records for accuracyExperience with payroll processing or payroll administrationProficiency with Microsoft Word and ExcelWordPerfect experience is helpfulStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently while also interacting effectively with attorneys and staffComfortable following established procedures and maintaining consistencyWillingness to ask questions and obtain clarification rather than make assumptionsProfessional, dependable, and capable of handling confidential informationThe OpportunityThis position is ideal for someone who enjoys being the person who keeps a smaller professional office organized and functioning smoothly.You will work directly with the firm's attorneys and staff and have meaningful responsibility for the administrative, billing, payroll, and financial functions that support the practice.We are looking for someone who is practical, detail-oriented, comfortable with numbers, and experienced enough to step into a law office environment and contribute quickly.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.