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Husch Blackwell · 2 months ago

Legal Administrative Manager (Practice Support Team Manager)

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. They are seeking a Practice Support Team Manager to oversee the recruitment, evaluation, and coordination of Legal Support Services Teams, while collaborating with leadership to develop best practices and provide administrative resources.

Law EnforcementLegalService Industry

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Recruit, supervise, counsel, reward and evaluate Practice Support staff and legal administrative temporary employees

Establish and maintain successful working relationship with PSC leadership, attorneys and administrative leadership to provide the best resources to meet their business goals

Establish and coordinate priorities regarding long-term workload needs and implement decisions regarding administrative assignments, moves, daily workflow, special project needs, etc

Manage on-the-job training and mentorship of team members

Schedule/attend regular meetings with Team Leads. Troubleshoot and implement solutions for issues such as: PC productivity, training, time/attendance, policies and procedures, growth opportunities, internal changes

Schedule/attend regular meetings with team members, trainers, and other support departments to share information, establish areas of need, and strengthen teamwork

Track and monitor timecards, overtime, and PTO for staff under your supervision

Assist Human Resources Department to track/monitor STD, FMLA, LTD and other leaves for staff you supervise

Coordinate evening, holiday and weekend staffing needs. Facilitate teamwork between Workplace Services, Resource Center, and other departments as needed

Supervise and direct Administrative Services Coordinator to assist with daily staffing needs, track absences in the Administrative Services Calendars, handle special projects for all offices, and coordinate temporary coverage for long term leaves

Possess working knowledge of Human Resources Department software to assist in maintenance of administrative services staff records

Manage staff overtime and other budget GL items assigned to you

Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, staff, timekeepers and visitors

Regularly coordinate with Human Resources Department regarding staff events and recognition, staffing goals, benefits, payroll, health enhancement, and training needs

Conduct all business in a confidential manner

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementTeam LeadershipLegal ExperienceWindows ProficiencyBudget ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingConfidentiality

Required

4‐year degree with major coursework in Human Resources or related field; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required

5 years' management experience in related field required, preferably in a professional services environment

Perform duties requiring independent judgment and initiative under stress of strict deadlines

Preferred

Previous Legal or Human Resources experience preferred

Windows or similar software application proficiency desired

Company

Husch Blackwell

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An industry-focused, full-service litigation and business law firm with locations in 15 U.S. cities and in London.

Founded in 1916

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.huschblackwell.com/

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