Regional Office Administrator

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP6 months ago
Chicago, IL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

About Dinsmore

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com.

Your Responsibilities

  • Supervision of legal administrative assistants and other administrative personnel
  • Ensure proper staffing, monitor workloads and overtime. Continuously review attorney support needs/staffing goals of the firm, and make recommendations to increase or decrease personnel, as necessary
  • Recruitment of legal administrative assistants and administrative personnel in accordance with Human Resources processes
  • Administration of the firm's evaluation process for non-attorney personnel – all in accordance with Human Resources guidelines and procedures
  • Assist with employee onboarding, equipment setup, and exiting processes.
  • Conduct local orientation of new hires
  • Serve as first point of local contact for non-legal personnel issues, including counseling issues, personal issues and corrective actions
  • Handle all aspects of facility maintenance, including building security, office assignments, office moves and supplies
  • Work with Office Managing Partners to develop and carry out strategies to promote each Office

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or commensurate professional work experience
  • Ability to travel without restriction up to 40% of the time is a must
  • Knowledge of legal or other professional service organizations with prior experience managing office operations
  • Able to handle multiple tasks effectively
  • Can identify and analyze complex issues and problems and is self-motivated to recommend and implement solutions
  • Can manage office functions economically and efficiently
  • Maintains excellent interpersonal relationships and communications with attorneys and staff personnel
  • Demonstrates excellent supervisory and leadership skills
  • Previous law firm experience with emphasis in HR is a plus. The Cleveland Office currently practices mainly Intellectual Property Law so some exposure to IP Law would be helpful
  • An existing membership with the Association of Legal Administrators is a plus

Salary

Salary: Up to 165k

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Skills

Personnel Management
Staff Recruitment
Employee Onboarding
Facility Management
Legal Operations
Supervisory Skills
Office Administration
Problem Analysis
Interpersonal Communication
Human Resources