Office Manager

Tucker Ellis LLP•St. Louis, MO

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Tucker Ellis is seeking an experienced, organized, and proactive Office Manager to oversee the daily operations of the firm’s St. Louis office. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the office operates efficiently while supporting attorneys, professional staff, clients, and firm leadership in a professional and service-oriented environment. The Office Manager will be responsible for managing overall office operations for an office of approximately 30 employees, while also overseeing the coordination and supervision of professional staff schedules, including Case Assistants and Legal Secretaries. This individual will serve as a key operational resource within the office and will work closely with firm leadership and administrative departments across the firm. This position is fully onsite and requires a consistent in-office presence to support daily operations, staff management, and office needs. This role will report directly to the Director of Human Resources. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

Prior office management, operations, legal administration, or professional services management experience required
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Professional presence with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, and firm leadership
Ability to manage time-sensitive matters with urgency and attention to detail
Strong leadership skills with a collaborative and service-focused mindset
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and evolving environment
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn firm systems and software

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising or coordinating administrative or professional staff schedules preferred
Prior law firm or professional services office management experience required
Experience supporting multiple teams or departments within a fast-paced office environment
Familiarity with legal support staff workflow and scheduling coordination

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the St. Louis office
Maintain a consistent onsite presence to support attorneys, professional staff, visitors, and office operations
Manage office procedures and ensure efficient office workflow and organization
Coordinate and oversee schedules and coverage for professional staff, including Legal Secretaries and Case Assistants
Partner with attorneys and firm leadership to address staffing, workflow, and operational needs
Assist with onboarding and training coordination for new employees within the office
Support employee engagement and help foster a collaborative and professional office environment
Coordinate office meetings, events, vendor relationships, supplies, and facility-related matters
Serve as a liaison between the St. Louis office and firmwide administrative departments, including Human Resources, Recruiting, IT, and Operations
Monitor and assist with office budgets, invoices, and administrative expenses as needed
Ensure office compliance with firm policies, procedures, and operational standards
Handle sensitive employee and firm information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Assist with special projects and process improvements as the office and firm continue to grow