Office Administrator Job at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Houston, TX

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  • Seyfarth Shaw LLP
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

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 

 

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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