Debby Josephs
Summary
Professional with strong background in office management, adept at optimizing administrative processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in leading teams, ensuring smooth office functionality, and adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in strategic planning, resource allocation, and fostering collaborative work environment that drives results. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting organizational goals and expectations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Northeast Regional Office Manager
Tyson & Mendes, LLP
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed the NY, NJ, PA, CT and Boston Offices.
- Supervised and monitored 13 support staff members. Including but not limited to attendance, work product, performance concerns, etc.
- Monitored and addressed issues regarding file related billing.
- Recruiting and onboarding of all support personnel. Offboarding of all office staff.
- Assisted Managing Attorneys & Team Leaders as needed.
- Liaison with Building Management.
- Organized event & vendor coordination for all offices. Including ordering & monitoring of offices supplies and deliveries.
- Monitored and processed monthly Concur expenses.
Office Manager
AIG Insurance Company
03.2016 - 07.2024
- Supervised and monitored 12-14 support staff personnel, including attendance, work product, and performance concerns.
- Administered monthly quality reviews.
- Wrote and administered annual performance reviews and recommendations for compensation.
- Assisted with onboarding and offboarding of all office personnel.
- Prepared monthly reports.
- Monitored and processed file related expenses in Concur.
- Law Office of Kowalski & Devito
Legal Assistant
Golden Rothschild Spagnola
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Legal Assistant supporting 2-3 with daily tasks of preparing Answers, Motions, Interrogatories, Responses to Discovery, correspondence, etc.
- Managed and maintained calendars for all assigned attorneys.
- Processed & saved all incoming mail and responded to inquiries as needed.
- Extensive telephone communications with courts, clients and adversaries.
Administrative Support Supervisor
Progressive Insurance Co.
05.2011 - 01.2014
- Supervised and monitored 15 support staff personnel, including attendance, work product, and performance concerns.
- Administered monthly quality reviews.
- Wrote and administer annual performance reviews and recommendations for compensation.
- Assisted with onboarding and offboarding of all office personnel.
- Prepared monthly reports.
- Liaison with Building Management.
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Law Office of Herforth, McDonald & Gallicchio
07.1987 - 06.2010
- Managed 10 support staff members, which included but not limited to onboarding and offboarding, identifying and making recommendations for training, wrote and administered Performance Evaluations.
- Prepared monthly report for VP of Claims, included but not limited to monthly file related billing reports, file status reports, etc.
- Maintained and balanced office checkbook.
- Processed office-related invoices for payment.
- Ordered and monitored office supplies and deliveries.
- House Counsel for OneBeacon Ins. Co.
Education
Diploma -
Berkeley School
Skills
- PeopleSoft
- Aderant Total Office
- Concur
- ADP
- Worldox
- ProLaw
- Office administration
- Staff development
- Human resources
Timeline
Northeast Regional Office Manager
Tyson & Mendes, LLP
10.2024 - 10.2025
Office Manager
AIG Insurance Company
03.2016 - 07.2024
Legal Assistant
Golden Rothschild Spagnola
03.2014 - 03.2016
Administrative Support Supervisor
Progressive Insurance Co.
05.2011 - 01.2014
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Law Office of Herforth, McDonald & Gallicchio
07.1987 - 06.2010
Diploma -
Berkeley School