Office Manager

Job summary

Manage the firm’s day-to-day human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, performance reviews, and law student hiring. Oversee office operations, administrative staff, facilities, vendors, events, and workflow improvements, resolving issues independently.

Job details

ATAC Law Corporation ataclaw.ca Published September 28, 2026 Location 308 - 8988 Fraserton Court, Burnaby, Canada Category Administration / Management Job Type Full-time Minimum 100000 Maximum 145000 Description Job Description: ATAC LAW is a growing litigation firm with approximately 25 lawyers and staff with offices in South Burnaby. We are looking for an experienced Office & HR Manager to take ownership of the firm's human resources, law student recruitment and general office management functions. This is a hands-on management role. We are looking for someone who understands professional services, exercises good judgment, is highly organized, and enjoys making an office run well. You will work directly with the firm's Managing Partners and will have considerable autonomy within your areas of responsibility. The ideal candidate is someone who loves taking care of others and getting things done. What You Will Be Responsible For Human Resources You Will Own The Firm's Day-to-day HR Function, Including Onboarding and offboarding lawyers and staff; Employment documentation and personnel records; Benefits, vacation, leaves and related administration; Coordinating performance reviews and following up on action items; Supporting the partners with compensation reviews and other personnel matters; Helping address workplace and employee issues as they arise; Maintaining practical HR policies and procedures; Coordinating training and professional development; Managing recruitment processes for lawyers and staff; owning ATAC's law student summer and articled student recruitment from beginning to end; and Making sure HR matters are handled promptly, consistently and professionally. We are not looking to add unnecessary bureaucracy. The objective is to have clear, sensible processes that support our people and allow the firm to operate effectively. Office Management You will also be responsible for the practical day-to-day operation of the firm's offices, including: General office administration; Supporting and supervising administrative staff where appropriate; Facilities, supplies, equipment and office needs; Managing vendors and service providers; Office access, maintenance, furniture and moves; Coordinating firm events and internal activities; Helping maintain efficient administrative workflows; Identifying recurring operational problems and fixing them; and Making sure day-to-day administrative issues are actually dealt with. This is a role for someone who is comfortable switching between people issues and practical office problems. One day may involve an employee matter, student interviews and onboarding a new lawyer; the next may involve resolving a vendor problem, organizing an office move and improving an administrative process. Who We Are Looking For Professional services experience is required. Applicants must have meaningful experience working in a law firm, accounting firm, consulting firm or comparable professional services environment. Law firm experience is strongly preferred. The Successful Candidate Will Ideally Have At least 5 years of relevant experience in office management, HR, people operations, law firm administration or a similar role; Experience working in a professional services environment; Experience handling confidential and sensitive employee matters; Experience with recruitment, onboarding and employee administration; Strong organizational and follow-through skills; Excellent written and verbal communication; Good judgment and discretion; The confidence to work directly with partners, lawyers and staff; The ability to deal with problems independently and carry matters through to completion; and A practical, service-oriented approach to supporting the people who work at the firm. Experience with law student recruitment, legal recruitment, law firm administration or professional development will be a significant asset. What Success Looks Like We want this person to make the firm easier to operate and a better place to work. Our people should know who to go to when they have an HR or administrative issue. New employees should be onboarded properly. Recruitment should be planned in advance. Our student program should consistently attract strong candidates and give them a reason to stay with the firm. Office problems should be dealt with without the Managing Partners having to manage every detail. About ATAC LAW ATAC LAW is a litigation-focused law firm founded in 2016. We have grown rapidly by focusing on strong advocacy, entrepreneurial lawyers and practical client service. Our work includes significant construction and real estate disputes, commercial litigation, employment matters, regulatory matters and other complex litigation. We remain an entrepreneurial firm where decisions can be made quickly and good ideas can be implemented without multiple layers of approval. This position will have substantial responsibility for how we recruit, support and retain our people as the firm continues to grow. Please submit your resume together with a short cover letter explaining your relevant professional services experience and why you are interested in the position. Benefits Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Life insurance On-site parking Vision care Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Manage the firm’s day-to-day human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, performance reviews, and law student hiring. Oversee office operations, administrative staff, facilities, vendors, events, and workflow improvements, resolving issues independently.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant experience in office management, HR, people operations, law firm administration, or a similar role is sought, along with meaningful experience in a professional services environment. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, discretion, and experience with sensitive employee matters and recruitment; law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Company Events
• Dental Care
• Discounted or Free Food
• Life Insurance
• On-Site Parking
• Vision Care

Listed skills

• Facilities Management · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Human Resources Management
• Office Management
• Recruitment
• Law Student Recruitment
• Onboarding and Offboarding
• Employee Relations
• Benefits Administration
• Performance Review Coordination
• Employment Documentation
• Confidentiality and Discretion
• Facilities Management
• Vendor Management
• Administrative Workflow Improvement
• Training and Professional Development
• Organizational Skills
• Written and Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Legal

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