Overview
Legal Director Jobs in Portland, OR at NW Surrogacy Center
Location: 12226 N. 56th Street, Tampa, FL 33617
Firm: Mubarak, Sherif & Oladipo, PLLC
Position Type: Full-Time
DESCRIPTION
Mubarak, Sherif & Oladipo, PLLC is looking for a Legal Team & Office Manager to join our team.
At MSO, people come first, both our clients and our team. We are looking for dedicated and disciplined individuals who are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, especially during their most challenging times. Our team is driven by empathy, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of justice for our community. We are a community-driven law firm dedicated to advocating for clients, restoring their lives, and navigating legal complexities with kindness, competence, experience, advocacy, and unwavering dedication. We believe in standing by our clients when they need us most, helping them restore a sense of normalcy with care and understanding.
We are seeking a Firm Administrator who will also be a Legal Team & Office Manager who combines professional will with personal humility to cultivate an environment and team culture of sustained success for everyone. As a Team Manager, this role is not about individual heroics but about empowering the right people in the right seats, creating a culture of collaboration, open communication and accountability, and fostering an environment where everyone is committed to achieving excellence over mediocrity.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for someone who embodies leadership with humility and integrity. You put the firm’s success above personal ego, showing a deep commitment to doing what is right for our clients and our team. You lead with purpose, valuing the collective effort over individual recognition.
You are disciplined and data-driven, making decisions based on evidence and approaching each challenge with clarity, consistency, and focus. Your commitment to excellence inspires those around you to pursue greatness, never settling for mediocrity. You believe in bringing out the best in others and know that success comes from getting the right people in the right roles.
As a master of process and execution, you don’t just create strategies—you see them through with precision and efficiency. Your resilience and future-oriented mindset enable you to stay the course, even when faced with challenges, because you understand that short-term difficulties are part of building long-term greatness.
We are seeking a leader who is also a team player, someone who stands up for what is right and is committed to making a meaningful impact on our clients’ lives. We are seeking a leader who embodies, with enthusiasm, our core values:
Kindness: You are respectful, considerate, and gracious in every interaction. You contribute to an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to show up each day.
Competence: You navigate the complexities of this position with efficiency and reliability, ensuring every step is executed with skill and precision.
Experience: You step into roles as a problem-solver, collaborator, decision-maker, and leader. You take full responsibility for your position within the firm, recognizing its importance to our larger mission.
Advocacy: You are intentional in making a real, lasting impact on the lives of those who depend on us, standing up for our clients with unwavering dedication.
Unwavering Dedication: You show up, stay the course, and work through obstacles to be there for our clients when they need us most as well as empowering and supporting the team to do the same.
If you are dedicated to excellence and inspired by the opportunity to lead with empathy and integrity, we would love to have you on our team.
YOUR ROLE:
As our Legal Team & Office Manager, you will be responsible for building a high-performance team culture that aligns with our firm’s core values and mission. You will ensure operational efficiency while also maintaining a culture of trust and collaboration, while creating an environment where attorneys, paralegals, and support staff can excel in their roles.
This is a role for a strategic thinker, a steady-handed leader, and a results-driven professional who understands that greatness is a choice—one that is made every day through the right decisions, people, and actions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Firm Leadership & Team Management:
Humble but Resolute Leadership: Lead with quiet strength, humility, and an unwavering focus on results. Prioritize firm success over personal recognition.
Get the Right People in the Right Seats: Hire, train, and develop high-performing team members, ensuring alignment with the firm’s core values.
Confront the Brutal Facts, but Never Lose Faith: Address challenges head-on while maintaining an unwavering commitment to long-term excellence.
Create a Culture of Accountability: Build an environment where expectations are clear, people take ownership, and the team is driven by purpose, not fear.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Train staff on firm procedures, core values, and information systems to ensure alignment with our high standards.
Supervise and develop support staff, providing regular coaching and constructive feedback.
Assist in hiring, onboarding, and performance management, ensuring that only the best talent stays on board.
Conduct timely and meaningful performance evaluations to maintain a culture of excellence.
Handle disciplinary matters with fairness and consistency, ensuring accountability at all levels.
Operational & Strategic Leadership:
Manage Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee scheduling, case deadlines, and firm resources to maintain peak efficiency.
Build a Culture of Disciplined Thought: Ensure that decisions are rooted in data, strategic insight, and firm values rather than reactive thinking.
Facilitate Open & Effective Communication: Create a climate of radical honesty where issues are discussed openly and resolved with clarity.
Prioritize Client-Centered Solutions: Ensure that the firm’s operational structure supports delivering exceptional legal representation and service.
Business & Financial Oversight:
Assist with budget management, financial forecasting, and cost-efficiency strategies, ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability.
Oversee billing, collections, and financial reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Work with external accountants and vendors to manage audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
Talent Development & Firm Culture:
Implement training programs, professional development opportunities, and leadership initiatives to build a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Create an environment where employees are engaged, motivated, and deeply committed to the firm’s success.
Uphold MSO’s brand promise, ensuring that every team member reflects the firm’s core values of kindness, competence, advocacy, and unwavering dedication.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· One year experience in office or firm management or administration
· Minimum of Associate’s degree
· Experience managing employees and/or team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in legal team management, law firm operations, or HR leadership.
Strong strategic planning, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams.
Familiarity with legal case management systems, financial oversight, and administrative processes.
Understanding of first-party property law or insurance claims
Compensation:
· $65,000-$85,000 depending on experience
· Paid sick, vacation and holidays
· Benefits include – health, dental, vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
How to Apply:
If you are a leader ready to build a culture of excellence and are inspired by the opportunity to lead with empathy and integrity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing how your leadership philosophy aligns with MSO’s mission.
Join us at MSO, where we don’t just handle cases—we restore lives and build a firm that endures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Please provide email address and phone number.
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Director
Company: NW Surrogacy Center
Location: Portland, OR
