Office Administrator

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking an Office Administrator for their Houston office. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, manage budgets, and collaborate with teams in a dynamic legal environment. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience and strong human resources knowledge, contributing to a successful office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years leadership experience in a professional services organization.
• Strong background in human resources.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Houston office.
• Create and manage the annual budget.
• Oversee facilities management and support teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work in a friendly and professional environment, with state-of-the-art technology, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work in a friendly and professional environment, with state-of-the-art technology, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

As the Office Administrator, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the Houston office. You will work in partnership with the Office Managing Partner and national departments to deliver superior support services and business results. You will be a member of the Office Administrators’ team and report directly to the Principal Administrator.

The Day-To-Day

On Any Given Day, You Will Be Working With Firm Leadership, Partners, Local Office Personnel And Business Colleagues On a Variety Of Requests And Projects. You Will

• Work in partnership with the Office Managing Partner to manage, oversee and support day-to-day operations of the office
• Create and manage to the annual budget as well as drive financial results for the office
• Collaborate with human resources, payroll and benefits to provide local support in recruiting, onboarding and performance management
• Provide performance management including coaching, mentoring and assisting with professional development of local department support staff
• Supervise office support teams, including legal support assistants, paralegals, reception, office services, facilities, and coordinate with national managers in areas such as technology support and information governance
• Oversee facilities management, including space planning, design, and renovations, purchasing and inventory control
• Plan social events and coordinate with the marketing team on local client events and marketing initiatives
• Demonstrate active participation in team assignments, law firm networking, and self-development opportunities
• Occasionally travel, including to other offices of the firm
  
  

You Have

• An undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources or other related discipline strongly preferred
• A minimum of 7 years previous leadership experience in a legal or other professional services organization required
• Strong human resources and project management background preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite and related technologies with working knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point
• Excellent management/leadership skills, strong oral and written communication skills
  
  

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Law Practice

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