Office Manager
About The Position
Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced, proactive Office Manager for its Seattle office. This full-time, in-office role supports office operations and helps maintain an organized, welcoming, and collaborative workplace for attorneys and legal professionals. The Office Manager works closely with administrative professionals, attorneys, and regional leadership, overseeing support staff and helping with hiring, onboarding, training, policies, facilities, expenses, HR matters, and office events. The position reports directly to and supports the Administrative & Legal Services Director and the Seattle Managing Partner. The role is based at the firm’s downtown Seattle office, located at 600 Stewart Street, Suite 1500. The standard workweek is 37.5 hours. The salary range is $85,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of management, leadership, or human resources experience.
- Prior law firm experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
- Able to work in the Seattle office 5 days a week.
- Reliability and discretion when handling confidential matters.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills; articulate, organized, and a team player.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Report directly to and support the Administrative & Legal Services Director and Seattle Managing Partner.
- Oversee support staff in the Seattle office, including managing productivity.
- Assist with implementing new policies and procedures in the Seattle office.
- Assist with hiring support staff for the Seattle office.
- Assist with onboarding all new hires in the Seattle office.
- Assist with training support staff as needed.
- Attend regular meetings with the Administrative & Legal Services Director and Seattle Partners.
- Assist with Seattle office facility management, including office moves as necessary.
- Assist with managing expense reconciliation for the Seattle office.
- Plan and coordinate quarterly Seattle office events alongside the Administrative & Legal Services Director and Seattle Managing Partner.
- Handle HR issues with the HR Director, Seattle Partners, and Team Leaders.
- Complete administrative assignments from the Administrative & Legal Services Director and Seattle Partners.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; the stated average annual employee contribution for health, vision, and dental coverage is $700–$1,700.
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
- Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
- 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
- Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate.
- Paid parental leave at base pay.
- 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout.
- Educational reimbursement for eligible non-attorney team members, up to $3,500 per calendar year.
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
- Firm-wide charitable giving program.
- Social and off-site events throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
