Responsible for the overall management and the day-to-day business functions of the law firm. Consult with the Managing Partner on policies and procedures regarding finance, accounting, billing, human resources, and IT. Direct the planning process for the office, including overseeing the preparation of business plans, budgets, and forecasts. In conjunction with the Managing Partner, develop strategic plans. Provide administrative support to the standing committees of the office. Direct the activities of the information technology (IT) support personnel, including overseeing data processing installation and applications development functions in response to the office needs; set IT priorities in conjunction with legal and non-legal departments. Direct the attorney support functions of the office including secretarial, reproduction, messenger service, purchasing, and reception. Direct the human resources functions of the offices, including recruiting, employee relations, performance evaluation and planning, salary administration, benefits administration, training, and the like. Identify areas of potential cost reduction and efficiency improvement; maintain internal controls and auditing procedures. Oversee the use and maintenance of office space and equipment. Supervise library administration. Prepare special analyses and direct special projects as required.