Director of Administration

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP Full time
Job Title: Director of Administration

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Administration to join our team. As a key member of our administrative staff, you will be responsible for providing strategic support to our attorneys and staff, ensuring the smooth operation of our office, and contributing to the overall success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Los Angeles office, including administrative support to the local office Managing Partner, partners, and supervision of all support functions and non-legal personnel.
  • Develop and implement financial management and analysis strategies to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
  • Provide strategic planning and practice support, including developing and maintaining internal audit processes to improve best practices.
  • Maintain a healthy work environment that promotes efficient and responsive service to administrative staff, attorneys, and clients.
  • Serve as a liaison to the attorneys and administrative staff to ensure the highest level of efficiency.
  • Manage all aspects of office's lateral and summer associate hiring, including on-campus interviews, summer associate program events, and recruiting committee meetings.
  • Oversee the planning and coordinating of business development and client meetings and/or events.
  • Implement administrative policies and procedures in conjunction with firm guidelines and ensure efficient management of all support functions.
  • Coordinate and chair all staff meetings, facilitate and encourage the promotion of office, firm, and global events, diversity initiatives, pro bono, charitable, and community service activities.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 8+ years of general business and/or law office management and HR experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with various administrative groups and to work closely with lawyers of all levels within a large law firm setting.
  • Established organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to strategize and implement initiatives to drive organizational growth.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong follow-up skills and the ability to be persuasive in managing priorities.
  • Understanding of accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Education/Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business or accounting.

This position is bonus eligible and offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan, and a 401K plan. Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP offers generous paid time off and holidays.

All decisions affecting employment at Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance, and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.



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