OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR!

Office Administrator!

Are you a law firm Office Administrator? Are you looking for a new home? If so, R & W Group has a fantastic new opportunity. One of our large law firm clients is looking for an Office Administrator for their DC office.

In this role, you would manage the day-to-day operations of the Washington, DC office. You would work directly with the Office Managing Partners and national departments to deliver superior support services and business results. You would be a member of the Office Administrators’ team and report directly to the Principal Administrator.

Responsibilities

You would be working with firm leadership, Partners, local office personnel and business colleagues on a variety of requests and projects. You would:

Work in partnership with the Office Managing Partners to manage, oversee and support day-to-day operations of the Washington, DC 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 managers and support staff
Supervise office support teams, including secretarial, paralegal, reception, office services, and coordinate with national managers in areas such as technology support and information governance
Oversee facilities management, including space planning and design, purchasing and inventory control
Plan social events and coordinate with the marketing team on local client events
Demonstrate active participation in team assignments, law firm networking, and self-development opportunities
Occasionally travel, including to other offices of the firm

Background/Experience:

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