Skadden
Administrative Support Manager
New York
Sponsorship not specified$155k-$175kDetected 13 days ago
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About the role
- This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid).
- Monitors time, attendance, overtime, expense reports, and absence requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
- Coordinates daily workflow, oversees workloads, and monitors utilization.
Responsibilities
- Manages the daily operations of the Administrative Support department including department projects, day-to-day operations and long-range plans.
- Provides ongoing coaching and guidance to business services professionals to implement continuous quality improvements and/or enhancements to department operating efficiency.
- Partners with other members of the Administrative Support management team to design, coordinate, and deliver training programs tailored to the experience and development needs of the Administrative Support business services professionals.
- Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance.
Requirements
- Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
- Demonstrated experience with leading and supervising others.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work and delegate effectively
- Ability to administer Firm policies and procedures
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment.
- Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
- Current knowledge of law firm administration and administrative support best practices, trends and techniques
- Knowledge and implementation of the annual budget process
- Demonstrated experience with leading and supervising others. Effectively employs coaching and problem solving techniques
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrates close attention to detail
Skills
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
Compensation
- The starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details.
- Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors, consistent with applicable law.
- Salary Details
Benefits
- We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
- Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid leave options, including parental.
- For further details, please visit: https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits
- In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage Rule,
- In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
Company info
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation, intellect, teamwork and tenacity, our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients' legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions, litigation/controversy issues, and regulatory matters, as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys, who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives, work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.
- The Opportunity
- We are seeking a Administrative Support Manager to join our Firm. This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid). This position will manage all aspects of the Administrative Support team including department administration, recruiting, staff oversight, training and employee development, performance management, and general process and departmental improvement in the NY office.
- Manages and addresses staffing requests and assignments efficiently.
- Ensures accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services.
- Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection process for Executive Assistants and Administrative Project Coordinators, ensuring the highest standards of talent acquisition.
- Consults regularly with the department's Assistant Director and other managers in the creation and implementation of team programs and initiatives, as well as regarding the status of employees' work performance and broader departmental updates.
- Collaborates with peer managers in the Administrative Support Department, Paralegal Services and Operations Group Management teams, to increase departmental efficiency, strengthen employee knowledge, and abilities, improve leadership and maintain high level service support to attorneys and clients.
- Ensures current knowledge of Firm policies and practices, current knowledge of industry trends and continued professional development for business services professionals.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Applicants who require an accommodation during the
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