Assistant Office Manager

About the Company:

Meneses Law is an accomplished law firm with an outstanding track record of providing immigration services with the highest professional standards to our clients. We work with thousands of clients across the United States on Adjustment of Status, Visas, Petitions, Labor Certifications, Citizenships, Deportations, Waivers, DACA Renewals, and Asylum matters.

Our headquarters is based out of Houston, Texas and with the expansion to other major cities, our aim is to assist clients to achieve their objectives as placidly and efficiently as possible while minimizing the legal and regulatory risks. The law firm is built on its reputation of providing exceptional customer service delivery coupled with appropriate and outstanding skills, fast turnaround, and the know-how expert of our legal team.

Job Summary:

Meneses Law is looking for a Assistant Office Manager to assist with daily administrative operations of our firm. The ideal candidate's responsibility is to create a positive, efficient and productive environment through the oversight of all office administration duties. We are looking for someone to join our team that is dependable and able to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Assistant Office Manager will be a team player who plans and executes organizational events, supports the administrative needs of our internal departments, and brings high levels of organizational effectiveness and communication. This person will inspire the team to strive higher than they thought possible and will be a key resource for everyone in the organization.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• Assist with the day-to-day operation workflow which includes, overseeing the operation department, handle HR manners, supervision, and maintaining office supplies and needs.
• Guide an interdepartmental team to complete assigned projects on time, specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Tracks operations milestones: manages and accounts for unforeseen operation interruptions, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.
• Collaborate with Office Manager to assess departmental needs and goals and partner with Operations Director to fill any operational gaps.
• Assist in designing and maintaining clear operational guides to ensure consistency of operations.
• Maintain the strictest level of confidentiality with organizational information.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with technology and ability to learn our software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and MacOS systems.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to type 45 WPM or more.
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelors degree in related field (Business, Project Management, etc.) required, MBA preferred.
• At least 1-3 years of procedures or operations.

Job Types: Full-time

Compensation

Meneses Law believes in Work Life Balance. Operation hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. plus 2 Saturdays a month for certain positions.

Being hired by Meneses Law as an Assistant Office Manager means that you will have the opportunity to:

• Earn Salary of $50 - $55K
• Be part of a positive culture
• Earn individual and team incentives
• Start an incredible career

Benefits for Working at Meneses Law:

• Generous compensation
• Work with state-of-the-art technology
• Name Recognition & Prestige Immigration Law Firm
• Sophisticated, Challenging Work
• Structured Training Programs
• Meaningful Career Advancement Opportunities
• Excellent Benefits (Medical (80% ER contribution, Dental (No-Cost to employee), Vision, Life Insurance (Paid), 2 weeks of PTO, and 10 days of paid holidays.)
• Work Life Balance Schedule
• Birthday and Anniversary rewards

Qualifications/ Requirements:

Education/ Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree, knowledge of MS Office and MacOS.

Communication Skills:

• Ability of reading comprehension, writing, speaking to others to convey information effectively, active listening and interpreting instructional documents. English/ Spanish bilingual oral communication is a must.

Reasoning Skills:

• Must be able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures to define the problem or objective. Identify relevant concerns or factors, patterns, tendencies, and relationships. Formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternative and their implications.

Physical Demands:

• This position involves regular walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, hearing, and talking.
• May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and viewing computer monitor for extended periods.
• Involves manual dexterity for using keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. May involve moving or lifting items under 10 pounds.

Other skills:

• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Excellent organizational and time-management.

Work Hours:

• Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm + 2 Saturdays, per month. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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