Director of Administrative Operations

Job ID: MD731039928Location: Raleigh, NCJob Type: PermanentPay: $160000 - $185000Posted: 2026-10-07Director of Administrative OperationsWe are searching for a Director of Administrative Operations for a downtown Raleigh client. The Director of Administrative Operations leads legal support, facilities, office services, and HR. Working with the COO, this hands-on leader improves processes, service, compliance, and team performance across the firm. This is a full time position requiring onsite work. There are no sponsorship or third party arrangements for this role.Primary Responsibilities: Lead, develop, and manage administrative teams, workloads, and performance.Align staffing, coverage, workflows, and legal support with attorney and client needs.Oversee HR support, facilities, office services, vendors, contracts, budgets, and resources.Improve policies, processes, service levels, compliance, safety, and confidentiality practices.Partner with firm leadership on operational initiatives, staffing changes, and special projects. Qualifications:7–10 years of progressive administrative operations, HR, legal support, or professional services management experience; law firm experience preferred.Proven success leading teams, managing performance, improving operations, and building relationships.Knowledge of law firm operations, HR practices, facilities, office services, compliance, and confidentiality.Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with relevant legal, HR, document management, or timekeeping systems.Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.Relevant professional training or certification is a plus.Contact Judy Protz at View email address on click.appcast.io with questions regarding this posting. A Word resume is preferred when applying.When looking for a job, have you ever heard the phrase… it is not about what you know, it is who you know?At HireNetworks, it really is all about who we know.Whether your current contract is coming to a close, you’re looking to advance your career or are a company on the hunt for new talent and wanting to expand…let HireNetworks put our networks to work for you.HireNetworks is an equal opportunity employer.