Responsibilities include management of personnel, projects, purchasing of supplies and forms, processing check requests for vendor and working closely with accounting to ensure payments are processed and received in a timely manner, file systems, equipment office management, messenger and delivery services management, telecommunications, social functions and receptions.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Office Manager oversees personnel needs including recruiting, interviewing, and testing personnel, provides orientation to new staff, performs annual performance reviews, assists in disciplinary actions, distributes workload between support staff evenly when necessary, oversees a smooth flow of communication among all support staff, provides assistance when needed to complete special projects, assists Finance in the maintenance of bank transactions, coordinates with HR and manages leave accrual, leave of absences, and other various payroll changes including overtime, and maintains other various office procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have 5 years of progressive supervisory work experience with legal or other professional service organizations, which one gained experience in managing business operations including planning, human resources, accounting and purchasing functions.
Candidate must have thorough understanding of administration, facilities management, human resources and purchasing or training in business administration, human resources management, or a closely related field.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or related field with prior experience in a law firm preferred.