Office Manager
Office Manager
Dickerson Oxton Law Firm
Kansas City, MO
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About the role
A mid-sized law firm with 20+ employees is seeking an Office Manager to oversee day-to-day administrative operations and support core HR functions. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for a highly organized professional who enjoys keeping a busy legal office running smoothly while serving as a go-to resource for attorneys and staff.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee daily firm operations, including staff and office management, supplies, and facilities.
- Coordinate with vendors, IT, and service providers to maintain smooth firm operation, office equipment, technology, and practice management systems.
- Implement and maintain office procedures, ensuring consistency, organization, and compliance with firm policies and legal/ethical standards.
- Help monitor billing- and payment-related administrative tasks (e.g., coordinating with bookkeeping/accounting, organizing billing information, and tracking expenses as needed).
- Support basic HR administration: assist with recruiting/hiring, onboarding, personnel files, time-off tracking, and benefits and policy communication.
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and staff as needed.
- Serve as a central point of contact for internal and external communications, fostering a professional, positive office environment.
Qualifications
- Prior experience as an office manager or senior administrative professional; law firm or professional services experience strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, client-focused demeanor.
- Comfort with HR-related administrative work (onboarding, records, policy support, coordinating with external HR/payroll/benefits providers).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook; experience with practice management systems is a plus.
- High level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential information.
Work environment and benefits
- Full-time, on-site position in a collaborative law firm environment with 20+ employees.
- Opportunity to work closely with firm leadership, contribute to process improvements, and shape office culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience – health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401k retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) benefits, Flex time and holidays.
How to apply
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter explaining your interest in the Office Manager role and relevant law firm or other professional experience to Becky Larason at blarason@dickersonoxton.com. You may also include your desired salary range and earliest available start date.
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