What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Office Administrator position at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP?
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Dinsmore is seeking a Regional Office Administrator based out of our Dayton, Ohio office who will manage all administrative and HR functions, including staff, facilities, and daily office operations in Dayton and potentially other surrounding offices. This position will report to the Chief Human Resource Officer and will work directly with each Office Managing Partner on day-to-day operational matters.
Responsibilities
Dinsmore is seeking a Regional Office Administrator based out of our Dayton, Ohio office who will manage all administrative and HR functions, including staff, facilities, and daily office operations in Dayton and potentially other surrounding offices. This position will report to the Chief Human Resource Officer and will work directly with each Office Managing Partner on day-to-day operational matters.
Responsibilities
- Supervision of legal administrative assistants and other administrative staff
- Ensure proper staffing, monitor workloads and overtime
- Continuously review attorney support needs/staffing goals, and make recommendations to increase or decrease staff as necessary
- Recruitment of paralegals, legal administrative assistants and other administrative staff in accordance with Human Resources processes
- Administration of the firm's evaluation process for administrative staff – all in accordance with Human Resources guidelines and procedures
- Assist with employee onboarding, equipment setup, and exiting processes
- Conduct local orientation of new hires
- Serve as first point of local contact for administrative staff issues, including counseling, personal issues, and corrective actions
- Handle all aspects of facility maintenance, including building security, office assignments, office moves and supplies
- Partner with business development and marketing team to host and coordinate local client events
- Work with Office Managing Partners to develop and carry out strategies to promote each office
- Ability to travel without restriction up to 20% of the time
- Ability to present information and lead meetings in a polished and professional manner
- Bachelor's Degree or commensurate professional work experience
- Knowledge of legal or other professional service organizations with prior experience managing office operations
- Ability to adapt to current and future responsibilities as well as the willingness to expand responsibilities as needed
- Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and problems and is self-motivated to recommend and implement solutions
- Manages office functions economically and efficiently
- Maintains excellent interpersonal relationships and communications with attorneys and staff
- Demonstrates excellent supervisory and leadership skills
- Have a demonstrated capacity to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in order to meet deadlines on a timely basis
- Previous law firm experience with emphasis in HR and operations is a plus
- An existing membership in Association of Legal Administrators is a plus