Does my firm need an administrator

Over the past decade, the role of the Legal Administrator has proven invaluable in building the foundation and culture of a law firm business and operations.  Regardless of whether you are a small, mid-sized boutique firm or a large international practice, a good legal manager with an in depth understanding of the law firm industry provides attorneys with the appropriate support essential to their success.  Administrators and Shareholders work hand-in-hand to identify concerns, share ideas and reach objectives.  Essentially, an Administrator becomes a lucrative part of your strategic plan by recruiting qualified talent, managing your financial interests and updating modern technology  - all of which contribute to an efficiently productive, profitable and well-run law firm.

Can I afford it?

If your vision includes growing your practice, you can’t afford  “not” to hire a legal manager.   A good legal management support system has outside knowledge and resources that keep you updated and competitive.  There is nothing worse than oversight, uninformed decisions or mistakes that often expose firms to costly claims and lawsuits – most often due to unqualified managers in positions that result in poor judgement, lack of internal/ethical controls, failure to establish policies, outdated employee manuals and/or unfamiliarity with labor law requirements.

What is the role of a Firm Administrator

Every day poses different challenges a law firm faces. The firm administrator is like the glue that holds the firm together, and yet it is also the engine that helps the firm go. Each firm may give different responsibilities to the firm administrator. A firm administrator is typically in charge of finances, payroll, and human resources. Some firm admins are also in charge of marketing, technology, litigation support and other functions. Often a firm administrator plans office parties, reelection campaign events and other "events" that go on periodically. They coordinate coverage of assistant staff when certain staff is on vacation. They can also look at contracts, meet with vendors, and negotiate rates. Administrators can plan significant projects such as major upgrades or office relocations.