Operations Manager

Owen, Wickersham & Erickson, P.C. is looking for a full-time Operations Manager to join our team in Concord, California!

Are you a highly organized dynamic leader with a passion for making a positive impact? We have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a strategic and collaborative individual who will play a crucial role in managing the operations of our law firm.

What We Offer:

• Company Sponsored Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule (onsite 3 days a week)
• Free onsite parking
• The advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements!

Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000

Who We Are: Owen, Wickersham & Erickson (“OW&E”) has a long, well-respected history as one of the oldest independent intellectual property specialty law firms in the western U.S. We are proud to represent iconic consumer brands and creative individuals and companies across a range of industries. The San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal named OW&E one of the top 50 boutique law firms in California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies.
• Manage a variety of HR functions in coordination with HR contractor.
• Process payroll in coordination with payroll service.
• Manage client billing functions of the firm
• Support budgeting and bookkeeping.
• Oversee bank accounts, approve debits, assist in deposits, and update ledger as needed.
• Assist with tax matters such as providing reports to CPA and filing 1099s.
• Manage insurance policies, dues, and yearly filings.
• Prepare reports for management from financial software programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• One year of HR experience preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping.
• One year of law firm experience in an administrative position preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, QuickBooks, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Working knowledge or experience with LegalMaster and/or ProLaw beneficial.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The noise level in the work environment is typical of a law office and is usually low to moderate.
• Movements including but not limited to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching are required.
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; talk; see; and/or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at all times.

Owen, Wickersham & Erickson, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.