Chief of Staff

O'Hagan Meyer

. Serve as a primary point of contact between the Managing Partners and attorneys throughout the firm .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong law firm management capabilities, including conflict resolution, decision-making, and effective communication with senior partners. Possesses analytical skills to address complex personnel and financial issues while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law Firm ManagementConflict ResolutionAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDecision-Making

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Soft Skills

Exceptional JudgmentDiscretionOrganizational AbilitySolutions-Oriented ApproachWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.

Industry Keywords

AmLaw 100AmLaw 200Law Firm AdministrationClient RelationshipsCompensationStaffingRecruitingBilling RatesManagement IssuesLeadership Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary point of contact between the Managing Partners and attorneys throughout the firm
Review, prioritize and coordinate matters requiring firm leadership attention
Make initial contact with attorneys raising management issues, gather relevant facts and determine appropriate next steps
Resolve matters within delegated authority and develop recommendations for issues requiring Managing Partner decisions
Assist with partner and office issues involving origination credit, compensation, staffing, recruiting, client relationships, billing rates and other management matters
Help resolve partner-to-partner and cross-office disputes
Coordinate with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Recruiting, Marketing and other administrative functions
Maintain visibility into significant open management matters and ensure appropriate follow-through
Prepare concise weekly or bi-weekly briefings identifying matters requiring Managing Partner decisions, matters under review and matters resolved
Attend selected leadership meetings and ensure decisions and action items are implemented
Identify recurring issues and recommend policies, procedures and systems to improve firm operations
Assist with integration of new attorneys, practice groups and offices
Undertake confidential and sensitive projects on behalf of the Managing Partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience working in or with a large, sophisticated law firm
Significant experience in law firm management or administration, preferably within an AmLaw 100 or AmLaw 200 environment
Exceptional judgment, discretion and confidentiality
Ability to work effectively with senior partners and strong personalities
Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
Confidence to make decisions and resolve issues without unnecessary escalation
Strong analytical skills and ability to quickly understand complicated personnel, financial and client issues
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Practical, solutions-oriented approach to management
Ability to distinguish genuinely urgent issues from matters addressed through the firm's normal management process
Organizational ability to manage numerous simultaneous issues across a national law firm
A J.D. and prior experience practicing law are strongly preferred but not required
Candidates transitioned from practicing law into law firm management, operations, business development or another senior administrative role are particularly encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Work from Home
Free Food & Snacks in Office
Wellness Resources