Senior Office Administrator (Washington DC) - Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Washington, DC 20006
About the Job
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 50 firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Office Administrator based in the Washington DC office.
The Senior Office Administrator partners with the local Office Managing Partner(s) to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Washington DC office. Additionally, the Senior Office Administrator fosters positive relationships with attorneys and team members, while supervising, recruiting, and hiring practice and operations support. This position is also responsible for conducting annual performance reviews and preparing salary analysis for the annual merit review process.
The Senior Office Administrator position reports to the Regional Director of Administration and the local Office Managing Partner(s).
The Senior Office Administrator is responsible for overseeing all local functions and services in support of the attorneys in the Washington DC office. This includes facility maintenance and operations; hiring, training, and supervision of practice and operations support; event and function planning; accounting and budgeting; vendor relationships and payments.
The Senior Office Administrator will coordinate with Firm’s business functions, including Talent Management and Human Resources, Finance, IT, Knowledge Management, Business Development, Security, and Practice Economics Departments.
The Senior Office Administrator is responsible for overseeing all local functions and services in support of the attorneys in the Washington DC office. This includes facility maintenance and operations; hiring, training, and supervision of practice and operations support; event and function planning; accounting and budgeting; vendor relationships and payments.
The Senior Office Administrator will coordinate with Firm’s business functions, including Talent Management and Human Resources, Finance, IT, Knowledge Management, Business Development, Security, and Practice Economics Departments.
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive management experience overseeing the daily operation and administration of a professional office environment, preferably in the legal or other professional services industry.
- Experience in all aspects of management, including experience in a professional services firm such as a law office.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with a proven ability to produce results and meet deadlines.
- Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of professionals, management, and professional staff, demonstrating the ability to elicit cooperation, teamwork, and service in a fast-paced environment.
- Fundamental knowledge and experience managing operational departments such as marketing, finance, human resources, technology, facilities, etc.
- Ability to identify issues, develop recommendations, and implement solutions.
Education and/or Experience
A bachelor's degree in human resource management is preferred or a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Management, Finance, Technology, Marketing, Law, etc.) with appropriate management experience. Substantial and relevant work experience may be substituted.
License and Certification
CLM, SHRM-CP, SCP, and/or PHR certification is preferred, but not required.
Computer/Software Knowledge
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs and Adobe. Proficiency with NetDocuments is preferred.
Work Environment
A bachelor's degree in human resource management is preferred or a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Management, Finance, Technology, Marketing, Law, etc.) with appropriate management experience. Substantial and relevant work experience may be substituted.
License and Certification
CLM, SHRM-CP, SCP, and/or PHR certification is preferred, but not required.
Computer/Software Knowledge
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs and Adobe. Proficiency with NetDocuments is preferred.
Work Environment
- This position requires you to work physically in the office Monday-Friday, with some flexibility.
- After-hours and weekend work will be required on occasion as the workload requires.
- Long hours expected on occasion
Travel Requirements
Up to 10%. Minimal domestic travel is required for meetings, retreats, and conferences, as needed.
Up to 10%. Minimal domestic travel is required for meetings, retreats, and conferences, as needed.
Washington DC: The pay range for this position is: $170,000 - $200,000 per year. Medical, vision, and dental coverage is available, including coverage for dependents and domestic partners. Please note that the foregoing compensation and benefit information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position as of the time of this posting and is provided pursuant to the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023.
Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Req: #2025-3240
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