Office Administrator

Baker & Hostetler LLP has an excellent opportunity for an Office Administrator in its Los Angeles office. This position reports to the Los Angeles Office Managing Partner, the San Francisco Partner in Charge, and the Director of Administration. This role will oversee and manage the day-to-day operational and financial activities of the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices.

• Oversee the operations of the office, including the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of an administrative team, which includes Human Resources, Accounting, Office Services and Hospitality, Information Technology, Facilities, Records, Reception, and Marketing.
• Develop and monitor the LA and SF office budgets and provide detailed information in support of office budgets for review and approval by the office heads and firm leadership.
• Participate in the LA and SF office strategic and business planning.
• Serve as a liaison between the LA and SF offices and Firmwide departments, including New Business Intake and Conflicts, Billing and Collections, Records and Compliance and Information Services.
• Partner with the Accounting Supervisor to oversee the LA and SF office accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense reimbursement, collections, and trust accounting.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Generalist to manage attorney onboarding, manage the LA and SF office staff, develop and implement office procedures, address both staff and attorney concerns, provide guidance on personnel matters, deliver staff performance reviews, and support a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of office facilities, such as directing any maintenance work in the office space and overseeing safety programs, security systems, supplies, vendor contracts, and equipment, while working closely with the Administrative Coordinator.
• Serve as a liaison between the building management company and the firm, including partnering with the Administrative Coordinator to oversee facilities-related activities, such as emergency preparedness, parking programs, janitorial services, and overseeing certain rights and obligations in our lease agreement.
• Plan and execute office events such as staff appreciation events, attorney and office social events, certain client-facing events, and an annual office holiday party.
• Other duties as requested and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business with a minimum of 10 years of law firm operations experience. Master’s degree a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills in both written and oral formats. Ability to interact effectively with attorneys, firmwide directors and managers, and other key personnel and exhibit a high degree of responsiveness, diplomacy, and professionalism.
  
  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and build credibility with firm leadership, attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across offices, departments, and firmwide teams. Demonstrate good judgment, tact, and flexibility under pressure in a mixed-matrix environment with many stakeholders and potentially competing priorities.
• Strong project management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives, build consensus among attorneys and staff, and effectively coordinate across departments.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications, with the ability to quickly learn and leverage new technologies and systems.
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