Reed Smith LLP · 1 day ago
Regional Office Administrator - (Hybrid)
Reed Smith LLP is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. They are seeking an experienced Regional Office Administrator to lead and manage daily operations of the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, ensuring high service standards and effective office management.
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Responsibilities
Provides guidance to office lawyers and professional staff and fosters a culture of service excellence
Identifies and implements creative solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of support
Proactively works with lawyers and others to ensure their needs are met and exceeds expectations now and in the future
Manages support assignments to ensure effectiveness and balance. Analyzes workload allocation on a regular basis
Ensures the office is well-organized and that it maintains the appropriate staffing levels
Work with Global Security Team to establish and implement local security protocols and procedures ensuring the safety of local facilities, equipment and personnel
Leads local emergency response and business continuity efforts
Manages office budget, expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings
Examine office operations and activities with respect to best practices and make recommendations or implement changes to enhance efficiencies, effectiveness, and promote continuous improvement
Solve day-to-day problems independently and in conjunction with others
Manage HR functions including interviewing and hiring professional and operations staff, conducting new hire orientation, conducting annual performance reviews and compensation recommendations, approval of timesheets for non-exempt personnel, and other duties as needed; liaise and report in real-time to HRBP on employment performance issues
Plans and oversees execution of office events and community support initiatives
Assist with real estate projects such as lease review and negotiations, sublease agreements, space allocation, office renovations/build-outs, office moves, and local matters related to the management/reduction of building operating costs
Manage all office operational functions including delivery of support services by Executive Assistants (administrative), and office services (mail, document reproduction and hospitality)
Assist administrative departments with workflow issues, as necessary
Facilities management which includes establishing and maintaining relationships with local property management and the landlord
Approves expense and check requests
Manages local vendor relationships
Serve as office point of contact for search consultants and industry peers; maintain membership and actively participate in professional organizations such as ALA/SHRM to keep updated on industry trends
Collaborate on and/or lead global and national projects and task force initiatives
Performs ad hoc duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a professional discipline such as Business Administration or Finance preferred
3+ years experience working in a supervisory/managerial role required
Basic understanding of state and local human resource laws, regulations and requirements essential
High emotional intelligence
Proactive problem-solver
Project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Advanced degree or training considered a plus
Previous law firm or professional services environment experience is preferred
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Virtual Health Services
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Coverage
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)
College Savings Plan
Transportation Benefit
Back-up Child Care Services
College Coach Program
Pet Insurance
Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)
Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)
Company
Reed Smith LLP
At Reed Smith, everything we do is to apply our global experience in law to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
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