Office Administrator

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and Office Managing Partner, the Office Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and oversight of various professional staff including secretarial, reception, and support positions. The ideal administrator will be enthusiastic; organized; confident speaking to small and large groups; approachable by lawyers and professionals; a good listener and problem solver; confidential and discreet;

creative; tactful; fiscally responsible; and composed in the face of multiple priorities and deadlines. This position requires flexibility and may require some travel.

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• Direct the recruiting and hiring of professional staff.
• Provide support to recruiting initiatives for attorneys.
• Assist with the onboarding process for new attorneys and professionals.
• Coordinate training and professional development of staff.
• Organize and manage work assignments and coverage of圆 support services.
• Prepare expense and trust account checks; perform other light accounting functions as needed.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process; operate within expected financial guidelines and budgets.
• Plan office special events, meetings, parties, and community service initiatives.
• Implement firm policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations, counseling, and disciplinary actions for professional staff within prescribed guidelines.
• Support facility maintenance activities.
• Other special projects as requested.

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment strongly preferred.
• Ability to work well under time constraints and pressures.
• Conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication with a large and diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective and successful teams.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and video conferencing platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a comparable field required.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Administrative
• Industries:
  Law Practice