Legal Office Operations Lead (Seattle)

Tyson & Mendes; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental coverage

Technology reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Diversity and inclusion programs

Charitable giving program

Social and off-site events

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an experienced Office Manager to oversee daily operations in the Seattle office. You will lead administrative staff, streamline workflows, and ensure a professional, efficient workplace for a team of accomplished litigators.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leadership or HR experience in a law firm, with strong MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in management/leadership or HR.
• Prior law firm experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Ability to work in Seattle office 5 days a week.
• Reliability and discretion while handling confidential matters.
• High proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational, communication, and deadline-driven skills.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to Administrative & Legal Services Director and the Seattle Managing Partner.
• Oversees support staff located in the Seattle office, including productivity management.
• Assists with implementing new policies and procedures in the Seattle office.
• Assists with the hiring process for support staff for the Seattle office.
• Assists with the onboarding process for all new hires in the Seattle office.
• Assists with training support staff as needed for the Seattle office.
• Attends meetings regularly with Administrative & Legal Services Director and Seattle Partners.
• Assists with facility management for the Seattle office, including office moves as necessary.
• Assists with management of expense reconciliation for the Seattle office.
• Plans and coordinates quarterly events for the Seattle office alongside the Administrative & Legal Services Director and Seattle Managing Partner.
• Handles HR issues with HR Director and Seattle Partners and Team Leaders.
• Administrative assignments from Administrative & Legal Services Director and Seattle Partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

Legal office experience

Office operations

MS Office suite

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Tyson & Mendes, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an experienced Office Manager to oversee daily operations in the Seattle office. You will lead administrative staff, streamline workflows, and ensure a professional, efficient workplace for a team of accomplished litigators.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of leadership or HR experience in a law firm, with strong MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills.