Office Manager
Prairie State Legal Services Inc. · West Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Administrative$54k–$74k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support the office with additional administrative tasks, including gift purchasing, lunch orders, and special occasion needs
- In partnership with the Managing Attorney, ensure the office is in compliance with PSLS' Operations Manual, Employee Handbook, Accounting Manual, LSC Compliance Manual, CSR Handbook, and any other applicable policy manuals
- Leads the development of direct reports to ensure proficiency in their role and ability to advance within the organizations
- Ensures all office operations run in a smooth manner that supports the functions of all office employees
- Oversees office maintenance and day-to-day upkeep
- Manages and oversees all aspects of the client intake experience for the office
- Ensures client intake experience follows PSLS Best Practices and that each client is treated with respect and sensitivity
- Coincides with property management for building issues and parking permits
- Manages the daily opening and closing of the office
- Partners with Admin to support or lead large office projects, including significant updates and relocation
- Notifies office staff of applicable office and organizational policy changes
- Maintains office Petty Cash, Client Trust Account, Litigation Account, and Bank Signature Card
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- 3+ years of office administrative experience
- People management experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to successfully delegate and direct a team while simultaneously completing their share of the work; is a self-leader with a record of productivity
- Strong communication skills that make others feel heard and supported
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Strong computer skills including proficiency using Google Suite
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member
- Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required
Benefits
- Health insurance, including the opportunity to qualify for a wellness credit
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan, including employer contributions
- Training and education program
- Flex scheduling and partial remote work available
- PTO that starts at 3 weeks/year and increases with additional years worked at PSLS
- Paid sick leave
- 12 Paid holidays