Office Administrator

Palo Alto, California Permanent USD180,000 - USD240,000 per year View Job Description
The Palo Alto Office Administrator will oversee daily office operations and support administrative functions to ensure smooth workflows in a top ranked global firm. This role involves travel between Palo Alto and San Francisco.
  • Lead all administrative staff for two West Coast offices of a major firm
  • Hybrid work schedule with excellent benefits and PTO

About Our Client

This role is with a leading global business law firm that delivers legal solutions across more than 40 countries. Founded in 2005 through a major merger, the firm handles complex cross-border transactions, corporate matters, and high-stakes litigation.

Job Description

  • Manage daily office operations, ensuring efficient use of resources and smooth workflows.
  • Regularly interacts and engages with office lawyers to ensure strong practice support and proactively identify and address needs, sharing feedback across departments for continuous improvement.
  • Manages, facilitates, and supports lateral integration ensuring effective collaboration of firm resources for successful practice integration into the firm.
  • Oversee office facilities and liaise with vendors as needed.
  • Collaborates with OMP and marketing and business development on office marketing budget and client-facing and business development opportunities, which may include managing contracts for strategic utilization of sports tickets to maximize ROI.
  • Partners with various departments on office events and initiatives to maximize engagement and build/maintain a positive office culture.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, and internal communications.
  • Support onboarding and training for new employees.
  • Monitor and manage office budgets and expenses.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

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 Palo Alto Office Administrator should have:

  • 6+ years of experience in office administration, particularly in a Big Law or professional services environment.
  • Experience with facilities management to include design, construction, contract negotiations and project management a plus.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles to include budget management required.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to manage budgets and handle financial tasks.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other administrative tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $240,000 annually based on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401k with a company match.
  • Collaborative working environment.



Interested in leading an administrative team with a top law firm? Apply today.

Contact
Claire Vogel
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7096773

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Sub Sector
Legal Secretary/Support Staff
Industry
Business Services
Where
Palo Alto
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Claire Vogel
Job Reference
JN-092026-7096773
 

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