Regional Office Manager Connecticut

Location: Hartford or New Haven CT (100% Onsite)Do you have experience leading office operations and managing professional staff Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 yearsHarris Beach Murtha is seeking a Regional Office Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for our Connecticut offices. Working closely with Office Managing Partners and firm leadership this role is responsible for professional staff management office operations attorney practice support and collaboration with firm administrative departments. You will THRIVE in this role if you have:A college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred3 years of business management and supervisory experienceExperience managing office operations within a professional services environment; law firm experience preferredStrong leadership problem-solving planning and decision-making abilitiesExcellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational analytical and time management skillsThe ability to develop positive working relationships with attorneys clients staff and colleaguesExperience managing multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentialityAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsThe Regional Office Manager will be responsible for managing office operations professional staff and administrative initiatives in support of the Connecticut offices and firm objectives. Do you have the DRIVE and DESIRE to:Supervise and support 31 Professional Staff (12 LAAs; 5 OAAs; 12 Paralegals and 2 PSCs)Lead staff onboarding training development performance management and offboarding activitiesReview and approve timecards PTO requests and expense reportsCoordinate staff meetings performance evaluations stay interviews and team-building initiativesManage daily office operations in partnership with Office Managing Partners and firm leadershipCoordinate facilities technology records mail services conference room management vendors and office servicesLead process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projectsDevelop and monitor office budgets staffing projections operational expenses and office-related financial administrationCoordinate business continuity planning emergency preparedness and office response activitiesPartner with attorneys and practice leaders to ensure effective delivery of legal support servicesFacilitate support coverage workflow solutions and resource allocation to meet practice needsServe as the primary liaison between the office and firm administrative departments including Human Resources Finance IT Business Development Records Real Estate Management and Professional DevelopmentAssist with recruiting onboarding employee relations training office improvements and vendor management initiativesParticipate in firmwide committees management meetings and strategic projectsAssist with other duties and special projects as neededHarris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be SUCCESSFUL in your career at the firm if you:Demonstrate strong leadership collaboration and relationship-building skillsApply a continuous improvement mindset to office operations and staff managementExercise professionalism sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential mattersCommunicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organizationEnjoy working with diverse personalities across multiple offices and practice groupsCan work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a teamAre comfortable working onsite within a professional office environmentCan travel occasionally to other firm offices including overnight travel when neededBelieve in the firms core values: collaboration inclusion ingenuity respect integrity and commitment Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at inquire about potential collaboration for this information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Regional Office Manager is 40 hours per Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.