Office Manager

Build your big career with the firm that does Big Law, Better
. McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals. We celebrate excellence, collaboration, and community and have been recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, The American Lawyer, Vault and others. We are also certified by Great Place to Work.

At McDermott, we don’t just invest in your future, we accelerate your career – wherever it may lead. That includes supporting you both in and outside of the office.

• A firm where everyone belongs:
  Our award-winning culture prioritizes warmth and authenticity — we encourage you to be yourself!
• Enthusiasm for all perspectives:
  We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
• Support to feel your best and do your best:
  Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Real rewards for real work:
  We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.

The Office Manager position is responsible for ensuring that the needs of the Firm’s clients, lawyers and staff are met through efficient administration and collaboration of local office and Firmwide resources. This position supports the day‑to‑day physical operations of the office. Depending on office location, responsibilities may include supervision of support staff (Legal Practice Specialists, Legal Support Specialists, Guest Services). The Office Manager works under general supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Manage the performance and daily workflow of local office support staff including providing ongoing formal and informal training and performance feedback and monitoring attendance of direct reports to confirm compliance with in‑office requirements.
• Act as primary contact to outsourced local office services Account Manager to ensure efficient operations.
• Serve as liaison with building management (including building and parking access).
• Oversee workplace management system for conference room reservations and visitors.
• Maintain the physical appearance of the office by overseeing general maintenance services, internal/external moves, repairs and improvements.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Process and submit invoices for Office Administrator’s approval.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve operational efficiencies and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with the Office Services and/or Guest Services teams to manage and analyze local office supplies, inventory levels for snacks, beverages, etc.
• Coordinate office events and activities both internally and externally.
• Update and maintain the local office page within the Firm’s intranet site.
• Guide and support office emergency procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to travel and work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.

Target Hiring Range: $145,000 - $185,000

Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our…