Director of Administration in San Diego

Job Description

Director of Administration – Trust & Probate Litigation, San Diego, CA

A respected law firm dedicated to trust and probate litigation is seeking a Director of Administration to lead and oversee the firm’s operational functions. This role offers the opportunity to manage a high-performing team, streamline processes, and contribute to a positive, collaborative, and professional office culture.

About the Role
The Director of Administration will oversee day-to-day operations, including finance, human resources, office management, and administrative support. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring smooth workflows, implementing best practices, and supporting attorneys and staff in achieving organizational goals. The position reports directly to firm leadership and requires strong strategic and operational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5+ years of office management experience in a law firm or professional services organization.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, mentor, and develop personnel.
• Strong enthusiasm for building a diverse, inclusive, high-performing team and delivering quality service to both personnel and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace challenges, drive change, implement best practices, and build a best-in-class operation.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to analyze data, manage budgets, and report variances.
• Experience managing office facilities and building operations.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and travel quarterly to regional offices to maintain operational success.
• Sound business judgment with knowledge of project management and change management principles.
• Results-oriented with a proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• 100% employer-paid benefits for employees
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO policy
• Supportive and professional work environment with opportunities for growth
• Opportunity for Career Advancement

How to Apply
Submit your resume for consideration. To learn more about this role or any of our other open positions, email Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241. All communications will be kept confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.