Operations Coordinator
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.
DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
If you are a highly talented Operations Coordinator, we want to hear from you!
This position is located in our San Diego office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School or GED
- 3 years’ experience in general office or operations/facilities
- Good communication skills to interact with staff and attorneys on a regular basis
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate-level Excel and Word skills
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm
What will your day look like?
As an Operations Coordinator, you will coordinate the day-to-day service and repair requests with internal facilities staff, landlord, and external vendors to maintain the functionality of the office and its furniture and fixtures. You will maintain the office security system, coordinate with the landlord and landlord’s security staff on office security cards, and issue building passes to remove packages and boxes. You will also lead, recruit, train, and maintain Safety and Evacuation teams, including planned fire drills and coordination with the landlord. You will also prepare and coordinate Operations communications with office staff and sub-tenants.
Additionally, you may conduct all or part of the Operations portion of the new hire orientation. You will process and GL code all invoices for operations for the Operations Manager/Supervisor signature. You will also review all “unidentified mail” to allocate to the appropriate recipient. You will assist with ordering office supplies, including toner and printed stationery. You may also assist with stocking visitor offices and conference rooms with supplies.
To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website.
We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The expected pay range for this position, if hired to work in San Diego the expected pay range is $33.42 - $48.46 per hour. Non-exempt positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in accordance with applicable laws. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
Application Process:
If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add noreply@dlapipercareers.us to your list of safe senders.
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this position.
Agency applications will not be considered.