Description Robert Half is recruiting an Office Administrator / Legal Assistant for the Marin County office of a regional law firm representing public entities, schools, and businesses. This position is circa half law firm office management (hiring and managing staff, ensuring office compliance with firm policies, liaise with firmwide leadership, etc.) and half legal secretary work (mostly employment litigation, education, and administrative law). The following are the responsibilities of the Office Administrator / Legal Assistant: · Coordinate with offices managing partner and firmwide management to ensure office operations, attorneys, and staff are doing well; · Handle facilities matters including communicating with landlord about maintenance issues, ensuring IT systems and office equipment are functioning, ordering office supplies, etc.; · Recruit, interview, hire, on-board, and train secretaries and other new employee staff members; · Supervise and counsel staff and manage workplace to ensure good working relationships and compliance with Firm guidelines and applicable law; · Coordinate workflow to ensure sufficient secretarial and paralegal coverage for attorneys, and retain temporary support as needed; and · Perform legal secretary work, including drafting and revising legal documents and correspondence, preparing pleadings, and doing filings for court, and preparing for arbitrations and mediations.The following are the qualifications for the Office Administrator / Legal Assistant: · 2+ years of office management experience and 3+ years of legal secretary experience (ideally in employment law, litigation, and public entity representation); · Optimal interpersonal skills and able to communicate very well with firm management, attorneys, staff, and vendors; · Excellent organizational faculty and strong ability to multi-task and prioritize office workflow; · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic document management systems (e.g., iManage); and · Strong initiative, excellent work ethic, intuitive, diplomatic, roll up your sleeves manager.This is a direct-hire management opportunity at a great firm (nice office with very collegial staff and attorneys)! Our client offers an annual base salary of $90,000 - 105,000+/yr., DOE, and comprehensive benefits. For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, VP for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!Requirements
Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Performance management experience
Law Office experience
Facilities management experience
Expertise in Legal Assistant work
Administrative Office experience preferred
Demonstrated enthusiasm to learn new ideas and concepts
Desire to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling client matters, and adhering to strict deadlines
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
5+ years of related experience
How you will make an impact
Perform hiring duties including all advertising and coordination of interviews
Boost morale and build an enjoyable work environment
Organize, arrange and coordinate staff meetings
Manage administrative operations of the firm and evaluate operations of the firm to ensure productive and revenue generating practices are in place with all non-attorney staff
This dynamic, growing firm has an excellent opportunity for you to take the next step in your legal career. If you're looking for a position where you will work in a strong team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you!Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
