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JOB TITLE: Director of Administrative Operations
STATUS: Exempt
Type: Full Time
Smith Anderson is a well-established and dynamic mid-size law firm, providing top-tier legal services to clients across a range of industries. We value a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture where our people are empowered to think big, grow professionally, and make meaningful contributions every day. We’re seeking a Director of Administrative Operations to add to our leadership team.
The Director of Administrative Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative operations of the firm. This role provides practical, hands-on leadership for legal support services, facilities, office services, and human resources, ensuring these functions operate efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with firm priorities. Working closely with the COO, the Director helps translate firm goals into effective processes, and strong service delivery. The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader and operational problem-solver who can manage competing priorities, support change, strengthen administrative workflows, and maintain high standards of service, confidentiality, accountability, and compliance.
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Smith Anderson is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse work force. It is the policy of this Firm to recruit, hire, train, develop, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or covered veteran status.
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