White & Case LLP · 2 months ago
Legal Assistant Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expWhite & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. The Manager of Legal Assistants is responsible for ensuring effective coordination between attorney teams and legal support, managing the performance and training of legal support staff, and ensuring adherence to Firm policies.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Legal Assistants and Senior Legal Support Specialists by providing mentorship, supporting professional growth, and overseeing performance management
Monitor utilization and prepare monthly team utilization analysis for Director review
Make recommendations for hiring/staffing. Assist in the interviewing process
Design and coordinate orientation and training schedules to effectively onboard new employees and ensure their smooth integration into the Firm
Manage the performance of Legal Assistants and make recommendations to the Director of Legal Assistants regarding performance issues, coaching needs, and any appropriate disciplinary action
Coordinate with internal legal teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient case handling
Staff requests from attorneys and Legal Assistants for long-term and short-term assignments. Check-in regularly with attorney teams to ensure that their needs are being met
Serve as a resource for attorneys across all offices on matters related to Legal Assistants and client support
Review and approve hourly/contract legal assistant clerk/contract attorney timesheets as needed
Qualification
Required
College degree from four-year college or university
Previous experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant and 3-5 years as a Legal Assistant Manager
Superior presentation, writing, and oral communication skills
Outstanding relationship-building skills and personable approach
Ability to handle, prioritize, and complete assignments with competing deadlines
Ability to leverage resources, shepherd multiple incoming data points and deliver a quality final product with minimal oversight
Highly detail-oriented and accurate
Self-motivated, flexible, and organized
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Able to interact effectively and professionally with lawyers, legal assistants and support staff
Demonstrated experience in compensation practices, resume screening, and conducting interviews
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools
Company
White & Case LLP
White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Wrede
Chief Financial Officer
Greg Dolan
Chief Operating Officer
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