Office Administrator

Are you an experienced professional looking for a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Office Manager to join our Sacramento office. This is an on-site role.

As the Sacramento Office Administrator you will play a crucial role in overseeing the office operations and ensuring a productive and positive work environment for attorneys and staff. You will work closely with the Office Leader and the Regional Director of Administration to ensure that all attorneys and staff have the resources they need to provide exceptional service to our clients and drive workplace strategies and initiatives. The Office Administrator has the unique combination of strategic focus and a desire to be hands-on, executing and delivering in real-time, while simultaneously anticipating and planning for future needs.

Leadership and Support:

• Collaborate closely with the Office Leader and Regional Director of Administration to provide comprehensive resources and unwavering support to attorneys and staff,
• and drive key firm strategies and initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, congeniality, and productivity within the team, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Spearhead the coordination and promotion of a wide range of office events, such as staff appreciation initiatives, and seasonal events.
• Play an active leadership role in planning and organizing community service activities within the office, including directing special events. Initiate and implement innovative programs and policies aimed at bolstering employee morale and fostering a strong sense of community.
• Work with the Regional Director of Administration on special projects.

Office Operations:

• Take charge of the comprehensive management of office space operations, liaising effectively with vendors and staff, overseeing office space allocation, and managing maintenance and construction projects.
• Ensure the seamless and efficient resolution of all office maintenance issues, office relocations, equipment and supplies procurement, and other operational needs. This includes processing invoicing for building leases.
• Collaborate with the Regional Director of Administration to facilitate the preparation and management of the annual operating and capital expense budget, ensuring strict adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Work in tandem with the Regional Director of Administration to prepare monthly variance reports and provide ongoing budget re-forecasts throughout the year.
• Uphold strict adherence to the Firm's risk management policies, safeguarding the office's operations and legal compliance.
• Demonstrate a flexible work schedule and a willingness to work overtime, as required, to meet the ever-evolving needs of the office, ensuring its seamless and uninterrupted operation.

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in professional services firm administration, with a strong preference for prior experience in a law firm setting, including at least 2 years in a management position.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of applicable employment laws and regulations, with a commitment to ensuring legal compliance in all aspects of office administration.
• Exhibit exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills, which are vital for effective team management and collaboration.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in budget management.
• Must be capable of working from the office and have the flexibility to accommodate irregular evening and weekend hours when required to meet the demands of the position.

Join our team and take on this exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Sacramento office.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $91,000 - $121,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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