Administrative Operations Manager

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York seeks a Manager, Administrative Assistants to lead administrative support for attorneys and professionals across assigned floors, ensuring consistent service and efficiency. The role focuses on staff performance, onboarding, and adherence to firm standards.

The position collaborates with HR and training teams to support new hires and ongoing development, while maintaining departmental records and reports.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to handle confidential firm and client information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supervise administrative assistants on assigned floors, providing day-to-day leadership and support.
• Promote adherence to firm policies, procedures, and administrative best practices.
• Evaluate workflows and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Coordinate staffing coverage and scheduling to ensure seamless support for attorneys and staff.
• Approve time-off requests and overtime per firm procedures.
• Manage performance evaluation process including reviews for administrative staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York seeks a Manager, Administrative Assistants to lead administrative support for attorneys and professionals across assigned floors, ensuring consistent service and efficiency. The role focuses on staff performance, onboarding, and adherence to firm standards.

The position collaborates with HR and training teams to support new hires and ongoing development, while maintaining departmental records and reports.