Business Office Manager; BOM

Position: Business Office Manager (BOM) Benesch is a leading law firm that thrives on exceeding expectations and building trust, not only with clients but with our employees – Benesch’s #1 asset. Committed to providing the highest level of legal service, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment. The Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland’s Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland’s North Coast 99 Top Workplaces rankings, and advances on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country. Benesch is proud to be recognized for attracting and retaining top talent – making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion are celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at . Working with Us – Come and “Be Benesch!” We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a “First in Service” approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team. Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, : Benesch is proud to announce the opening for an Office Administrator in our Columbus office! This position is hybrid and has work-from-home flexibility. POSITION SUMMARY Do you thrive supporting stakeholders and staff to help each succeed and be the best they can be? Do you have experience managing a law firm? Are your strengths trouble shooting, problem solving, and thinking outside of the box? Then our Office Administrator position may have what you’re looking for in your next career opportunity. This position oversees the administration of one of Benesch’s satellite offices and supports their 75+ personnel. The Office Administrator is responsible for the management and operating results specific to all assigned support functions within the office location. The position manages the overall office support, staff requirements targeted at optimizing the location’s performance, client services, and overall internal operating environment. This role works closely with Cleveland office management to ensure consistency in the application of Firm guidelines, policies, and regulations. This position will also assist in the development and execution of both support staff and legal hire onboarding under the direction of the Cleveland office Human Resource and Professional Development Departments as applicable. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Staffs the Columbus location and assigns duties to optimize the efficient and effective support of all timekeeper/client needs.
• Maintains and promotes efficient, productive and harmonious work environments through a consistent, hands‑on approach to working with all personnel.
• Provides for the training needs of all personnel and cross trains support staff as needed.
• Coordinates the scheduling of all support staff in assigned location in accordance with Firm needs.
• Oversees the efficient and effective operations of legal assistants and reception as applicable.
• Maintains a strong understanding of Firm software systems.
• Prepares and provides input for the annual office operations budget for the assigned office location and submits for approval by the Director of Practice Support.
• Plans and implements office events including holiday parties, luncheons, summer events etc.
• Analyzes and reviews financial operations of the assigned office location, assuring that costs are managed within budget plan.
• Works directly with the Firm’s Director of Practice Support while proactively exercising authority in staff personnel matters, employment, training, evaluating, disciplining, and discharging of staff.
• Monitors and manages performance standards of the staff, provides timely performance feedback consistent with the Firm’s performance management process. Appropriately escalates performance concerns. Provides coaching and support to address skill or…

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