Our client, a prestigious global law firm located in downtown Denver, is seeking an Office Administrator who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the law office.
Responsibilities
- Manages directly the support staff and operations. This includes the hiring, training, review and approval of employee hours and vacation requests, performance management, counseling and termination of the staff.
- Assists in preparing and managing the office's annual budget (expense and capital).
- Oversees all aspects of space management, including landlord relations and landlord-provided services and maintenance and security
- Selects local service providers, negotiating contract terms and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors.
- Assists with the organizations of weekly partner meetings (agenda, minutes, follow-up, etc.).
- Maintains the disaster recovery and business continuity plans of the office.
- Initiates and manages activities to promote a more cohesive work environment such as a holiday party, fundraising and/or community service opportunities, etc.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to create an environment that is reflective of a positive work culture, promoting high morale and encouraging workplace productivity, efficiency, and overall effectiveness.
- Demonstrated ability to take charge and make decisions while maintaining a teamwork environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise others, including hiring, training, assigning work, managing performance, counseling, and disciplining. Ability to lead others in the development of a cohesive, effective work unit.
- Knowledge of basic accounting and/or budgeting principles and the ability to track, organize, analyze and report financial data in a clear manner.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of office management experience that included direct supervision of others, budget administration, and management of office support functions. Law firm experience is highly preferred.
ATA Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.