Director of Administration — Hybrid Operations & People Leader

NAAAHR; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Director of Administration in our Northern California offices (San Francisco and Silicon Valley). The role collaborates with the partner head of offices to ensure smooth operations and office oversight, residing in the San Francisco office on a hybrid schedule.

The position oversees administrative and operational aspects of the offices, including HR functions for legal and support staff, and serves as a liaison between local leadership and firmwide management

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory/management experience in a comparable environment.
• Experience creating budgets and negotiating contracts including leases, service contracts, outsourcing agreements, etc.

Responsibilities

• Promote firm culture and foster a cohesive office environment.
• Design and implement engagement programs and staff events.
• Lead as liaison between office leadership and firmwide management.
• Oversee space allocation, office moves, and facility management.
• Manage budgets, billing support, and vendor contracts.
• Incorporate AI tools to improve administrative processes.

Skills

Supervisory

Budgeting

Contracts

AI tools

Microsoft 365

Legal terminology

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Database systems

Job description

Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Director of Administration in our Northern California offices (San Francisco and Silicon Valley). The role collaborates with the partner head of offices to ensure smooth operations and office oversight, residing in the San Francisco office on a hybrid schedule.

The position oversees administrative and operational aspects of the offices, including HR functions for legal and support staff, and serves as a liaison between local leadership and firmwide management