Plona Partners · 13 hours ago
Office Administrator
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expPlona Partners is a prestigious, nationally recognized law firm seeking a senior Office Administrator to lead operations for its Dallas office. This high-impact leadership role involves overseeing office operations, budget management, and people management while partnering directly with firm leadership and corporate services teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Serve as a core member of the local office leadership team, ensuring operational excellence and a high-performance office culture
Lead and develop administrative, office services, and secretarial support teams
Oversee staffing assignments, coverage, and workflow across the office
Prepare and manage the annual office budget in collaboration with firm leadership and finance
Approve invoices, expenses, and vendor costs in alignment with firm policies
Monitor spending and ensure financial discipline at the office level
Act as the primary point of contact for HR on employee relations matters, performance management, and disciplinary issues
Partner on recruitment, onboarding, evaluations, and compensation processes for staff
Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and consistency in people management
Own the day-to-day relationship with building management and external vendors
Lead tenant improvements, construction projects, and space planning initiatives
Ensure compliance with lease terms, safety regulations, and security protocols
Implement and enforce office-wide policies aligned with firm standards and local regulations
Partner with firmwide teams on risk management, insurance matters, and compliance initiatives
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in law firm administration or professional services operations
Proven leadership experience managing multi-functional teams
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and expense oversight
Experience supporting senior attorneys, partners, or executive stakeholders
Facilities or office management experience in a professional services environment
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting
Company
Plona Partners
Plona Partners is a boutique legal recruiting firm privileged to be positioned with one of the most high-quality, diverse, and specialized talent networks in the world of law.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase