Chief of Staff to the Managing Partners

Job overview

The Chief of Staff to the Managing Partners role is hybrid in Chicago, IL; compensation is not specified. The position supports the leadership of O’Hagan Meyer, a law firm with approximately 425 attorneys and offices across the United States. The Chief of Staff serves as a trusted operational extension of the Managing Partners, coordinating management matters, resolving issues within delegated authority, and ensuring leadership decisions and follow-up advance the firm’s operations.

What you'll do

• Serve as a primary contact between Managing Partners and attorneys
• review and coordinate leadership matters
• gather facts and recommend next steps
• help address partner, office, staffing, recruiting, client, billing, and cross-office issues
• coordinate with administrative functions
• track open matters and prepare briefings
• attend selected leadership meetings and follow up on decisions
• recommend operational improvements
• assist with integration of attorneys, practice groups, and offices
• handle confidential projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief of staff

law firm operations

managing partners

leadership coordination

partner relations

conflict resolution

confidential projects

chicago il

o’hagan meyer

hybrid

work from home

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plan
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• family leave
• short- and long-term disability
• training and development
• work from home
• wellness resources
• office food and snacks.

Why this role

The posting describes this as a senior operational and advisory role, not a traditional administrative position.

About the employer

O'Hagan Meyer is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.