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Marencor

Administrative Manager, Legal

East Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Proven ability to manage legal secretaries and professional support staff Skilled in onboarding, coaching, and performance management Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a solutions ...

Robert Half

Recruiting Manager (Legal)

Washington, DC

$62K - $72K/yr

Successful candidates will have a proven track record of success, excellent communication skills and a high sense of urgency. * The ability to leverage legal experience to manage and grow the ...

USZoom LLC

Project Manager - Legal

Suffern, NY

Communication and Collaboration: Maintain open lines of communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders. Collaborate effectively with the legal team, customer support, and other ...

RR Donnelley

Operations Manager - Legal

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$83K - $87K/yr

... manage high-volume print and digital communications, we're the behind-the-scenes team making ... Engage in regular and consistent communication with employees, hold regular team meetings and ...

RR Donnelley

Operations Manager - Legal

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

... manage high-volume print and digital communications, we're the behind-the-scenes team making ... Engage in regular and consistent communication with employees, hold regular team meetings and ...

RR Donnelley

Operations Manager - Legal

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

$83K - $87K/yr

... manage high-volume print and digital communications, we're the behind-the-scenes team making ... Engage in regular and consistent communication with employees, hold regular team meetings and ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager legal communications in the United States is $87,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Legal Communications vs Legal Communications Specialist?

AspectManager Legal CommunicationsLegal Communications Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Communications, Law, or related field; often requires experience in legal or corporate communicationsBachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentCorporate legal departments, law firms, or legal consulting firmsLegal firms, corporate legal teams, or PR agencies
ResponsibilitiesOverseeing legal messaging, managing communication strategies, coordinating with legal teamsCreating legal content, drafting press releases, supporting legal communication efforts

The main difference is that a Manager Legal Communications typically oversees and strategizes legal messaging within an organization, requiring more experience and leadership skills. In contrast, a Legal Communications Specialist focuses on executing communication tasks and content creation. Both roles are essential in legal environments but differ in scope and seniority.

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Operations Manager: Legal & Strategic Communications

Operations Manager: Legal & Strategic Communications

Barnard College

New York, NY

$80K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

Job:

Operations Manager: Legal & Strategic CommunicationsBarnard College seeks a proactive, professional, and organized individual to provide administrative support to two offices of the College: the Office of the General Counsel and the Office for Strategic Communications and Government Relations.
This position equally supports both offices. Equal time is allocated to each office per a structured weekly schedule.
The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and will demonstrate a commitment to excellence, confidentiality, and service.

Job Description:

Administrative Support

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for both Offices, handling inquiries with professionalism and discretion.

  • Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.

  • Coordinate logistics for meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

  • Manage complex calendars, including scheduling internal and external meetings, travel arrangements, and event coordination.

  • Maintain centralized organized filing systems (digital and paper), ensuring easy access and confidentiality.

  • Leverage technology to facilitate smooth and efficient operations of both offices.

  • Manage subscriptions and paid accounts

  • Compile and track press clippings

  • Manage special projects and other duties as assigned

Office Operations

  • Support day-to-day operations of both Offices, including procurement of supplies, expense reporting, invoice tracking and budget tracking.

  • Prepare legal documents, monitor court dockets, and perform other paralegal tasks under the supervision of an attorney.

  • Print and organize documents for each department.

  • Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of each office.

Project Coordination

  • Support initiatives across offices, including legal affairs, communications, public affairs, and government relations.

  • Track timelines and deliverables for ongoing projects and affirmatively provide regular updates to the Offices.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, preferably in a higher education, legal, communications, or government environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • High proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Workspace).

  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, as well as collaborate across departments.

  • Quick learner with strong attention to detail.

Preferred:

  • Proficiency or expertise using Workday systems.

  • Experience supporting senior executives in legal, public affairs, or higher education contexts.

  • Comfort and diplomacy in interfacing with high-level external stakeholders and government officials.

  • Paralegal experience.

  • Notary license.

This job is an on-site, in-person role 5 days a week.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimateof the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time
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Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1889

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