As a law firm grows in size, the amount of management tasks
required to keep it running may increase dramatically. This often prompts
attorneys to hire legal managers and administrators to handle these tasks. A
legal administrator is generally responsible for handling all the business
aspects of a law firm. The duties of this position include supervising and
training other employees, managing the accounting department, delegating
responsibilities to employees, handling the marketing aspects of the firm, and
may also be expected to handle the hiring and firing of staff. The
qualifications of a legal administrator may vary depending on the size of a law
firm or the level of experience of the individual. In general, a legal
administrator is not required to have any sort of legal degree. Some smaller
offices may permit a legal secretary or paralegal