Office Operations & Reception Lead

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett seeks an Operations Coordinator to be the first contact for the Houston office, providing a welcoming experience for employees, visitors, and vendors. You will support daily operations with front desk duties, high-level administrative work, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure smooth office coordination.

You will assist associates, partners, and staff, manage arrivals/departures, coordinate moves and deliveries, process invoices, and help maintain reports and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to present information clearly verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse staff and visitors
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Photoshop
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employees, attorneys, associates, and visitors
• Manage front desk and reception duties with professional courtesy
• Provide administrative support to partners and staff
• Maintain and update attorney and staff arrivals/departures
• Coordinate logistics for moves, deliveries, and office events
• Review and process invoices for Operations and Facilities
• Support projects and track follow-up items to ensure timely delivery
• Order and stock office supplies and maintain inventory
• Maintain operational records, floor plans, and related documents
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Proofreading

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett seeks an Operations Coordinator to be the first contact for the Houston office, providing a welcoming experience for employees, visitors, and vendors. You will support daily operations with front desk duties, high-level administrative work, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure smooth office coordination.

You will assist associates, partners, and staff, manage arrivals/departures, coordinate moves and deliveries, process invoices, and help maintain reports and