Department | Administration |
Sidley's Palo Alto Office is seeking a strong office manager that is able to work harmoniously with multiple levels of personnel to provide excellent resources and support to our lawyers, staff and clients while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office. The office manager works to provide functional and thoughtful leadership, ensures operational excellence, creates an inclusive and creative office culture and demonstrates an ability to support the multi-faceted needs of the lawyers, staff and office.
In partnership with the West Coast Director of Administration (DOA), the Office Managing Partner (OMP), and firmwide, regional and local management, the office manager has responsibility to supervise support staff, office operations, human resource activities (performance evaluations, staff development, conflict resolution, life/safety), coordinate office activities and social events and has responsibility for overseeing facilities functions (leasehold improvements, space planning, and coordination of internal and external moves).
The office manager should exhibit excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Required:
Preferred:
Other Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate is able to:
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