Current Openings

Office Manager

Lashly & Baer, P.C., an established general practice law firm with approximately 45 attorneys and 85 total employees, located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking an experienced and talented Office Manager to oversee and direct the day-to-day operations of all administrative areas of the Firm.  The Office Manager reports directly to the President of the Firm and works closely with the President and Board of Directors in the administration of all Firm operations. 

This leader is responsible for assisting in the development of and executing the long-term strategic goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors.  The Office Manager will manage administrative staff, establish office operations and maintain facilities and office services.  The Office Manager is responsible for managing the human resources functions of the Firm, which include recruiting, employee benefits, conflict resolution, counseling, new hire orientation and performance reviews for all administrative assistants and other office staff.  The Office Manager is also responsible for overseeing facilities management and Information Systems management. 

The successful candidate must have proven experience in the management of personnel and be skilled in the administration of a professional office environment.  Lashly & Baer seeks a creative thinker who will exercise strategic planning for the Firm and who has the ability to manage all of the operations of the Firm.  The ideal candidate should have the ability to take charge and make decisions while maintaining a teamwork environment, the ability to quickly identify and resolve staffing issues, the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and excellent verbal and written communication skills.  A more detailed job description for the Office Manager position, which lists all of the essential functions of the position and desired knowledge, skills and abilities is available for review at http://www.lashlybaer.com/pdfs/OfficeManager.pdf.

The successful candidate will be professional, tactful and approachable and will have a minimum of five years working knowledge of legal or other professional service organizations with experience in managing business operations including human resources, technology, facilities, finance and marketing.  The successful candidate should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with course work in business administration, management, finance, human resources, technology and marketing preferred or CLM certification.  Salary commensurate with level of experience with strong benefits.  

To apply for the Office Manager position, please submit a resume and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by mail to James C. Hetlage, Esq., Lashly & Baer, P.C., 714 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63101, by January 31, 2012.  Lashly & Baer, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

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