Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Office Services department in our Houston office as the Operations Manager.
The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations functions in the Houston, TX office.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Education/Training/Certifications:
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.
If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Office Services department in our Houston office as the Operations Manager.
The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations functions in the Houston, TX office.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Manage the Offices Services staff and Conference/Receptionist and functions of the office.
- Manage the maintenance of the office space including cleaning, supplemental HVAC, carpet, painting, lighting, plants and appliances
- Responsible for assisting Director of Administration with construction projects in conjunction with IT Manager
- Responsible for client and office events and all conference room support including all office lunches, in office parties and planning of office holiday party at outside venue
- Coordinate in-house moves and relocations
- Oversee the Business Continuity Plan
- Oversee the ordering of office supplies while staying within budget
- Oversee the office Ergonomic program
- Maintain relationship with building management and vendors
- Maintain current floor maps, and other Houston office documents on GlobalNet Plus
- Manage the Kastle Systems security system for the Houston Office
- All other special projects as assigned by Director of Administration
Education/Training/Certifications:
- College degree preferred
- Three years of experience in a legal office services environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
- Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Manages processes for direct reports in regards to performance appraisals, annual compensation, goal setting and performance counselling
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
- Operational budget analysis and recommendations
- Conducts analysis of staffing levels and participation in the recruitment process
- Able to determine and implement change processes to improve workflow efficiencies
- Process- and service-oriented with strong leadership and project management skills
- Able to set priorities and delegate in an efficient manner
- May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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