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Office Administrative Director

Los Angeles, California Permanent USD215,000 - USD250,000 per year View Job Description
The Office Administrative Director will oversee daily office operations for the 150 person LA office. This person will oversee 10-12 administrative staff and be responsible for office wide forecasting/budgeting, people strategy, performance management, office event coordination, and billing oversight.
  • Act as a strategic partner to leadership and Partners in a Big Law environment
  • Hybrid work environment, excellent benefits and PTO, high visibility role

About Our Client

This top ranked firm has offices across the US and globally. Their LA office is based in Century City. The firm policy is 4 days a week in office, but given the visibility of this position, the Office Administrative Director may be in the office more frequently.

Job Description

  • Act as true strategic partner to firm leadership team.
  • Collaborate with finance, techonology and talent teams to implement solutations and identify opportunities for progress improvement.
  • Manage a team of 10-12 administrative professionals.
  • Lead and manage administrative staff to ensure smooth office operations and productivity.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures that align with organizational goals.
  • Oversee budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation for the office.
  • Coordinate with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational growth.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations in all administrative practices.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
  • Support recruitment, training, and development of administrative personnel.
  • Manage billing concerns and escalations, including being client facing.
  • Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding office operations.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Office Administrative Director should have:

  • Extensive experience in a law firm setting, ideally Big Law.
  • 5+ years of experience managing teams of administrative staff.
  • 2+ years of experience in a office administrator role.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor management.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards and local regulations.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $215,000 to $250,000 USD annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement options through 401k with a match.
  • Year-end discretionary bonus to reward performance.
  • Opportunities to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.



If you're a skilled Office Administrator looking to join a collaborative team in a Big Law environment, apply today for this exciting role in Los Angeles!

Contact
Claire Vogel
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7052576

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Sub Sector
Company Secretarial
Industry
Business Services
Location
Los Angeles
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Claire Vogel
Job Reference
JN-062026-7052576