A legal administrator is essentially an office manager for a law firm or a company’s legal department. As a legal administrator, your job duties include supervising other administrative employees, performing accounting and budgeting tasks, running payroll, ordering supplies, and overseeing office arrangements. Your responsibilities may also include organizing and maintaining files and contracts, as well as conducting legal research. Your work ensures that the legal department or law firm operates smoothly and efficiently, so lawyers and paralegals can focus their efforts on client interactions and casework.