Legal Staff Supervisor

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Legal Staff Supervisor

The candidate will assign legal practice assistant and attorney pairings. Coordinate nonexempt workload, moving daily clerical assignments between legal practice assistants and teams for efficient completion of department legal work. Monitor and approve employee absences; coordinate PTO requests; and arrange for department, freelance, or temporary coverage as needed. Attend Legal Staff Supervisor meetings and serve as communication link between department and other departments within the firm. Conduct interviews for new or replacement staff in coordination with the Personnel Recruiter and others, as appropriate. Train new staff, monitoring proficiency and providing feedback on performance during initial 90-day evaluation period conferring with the Office Business Director, if necessary. Assign department mentor for new business professionals. Counsel nonexempt support staff regarding disciplinary actions and work-related concerns, resolving differences or seeking support from Legal Services Manager, Personnel Director or lawyers involved to rectify concerns. Facilitate 90-day and annual nonexempt performance evaluations. Coordinate office moves for attorneys and business professionals. Monitor performance of temporary coverage through submission of evaluations. Determine summer associate office and legal practice assistant assignments. Maintain floor and/or department roster. Perform other duties, as assigned. Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the firm’s attendance expectations. High School diploma or equivalent. Previous experience of 3-5 years as a legal secretary and one year of lead experience or equivalent. Previous experience working in human resources at a law firm preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to direct the workflow of employees in administrative positions. Ability to establish effective working relationships throughout operational groups. Demonstrated administrative skills such as organizing, coordinating, and listening for effective supervision of clerical support. Ability to counsel employees, demonstrating confidentiality and resourcefulness.

Additional Information

Requisition id: R0004120.

Company info

Perkins Coie LLP
1201 Third Avenue Suite 4900
Seattle
Washington
United States 98101
Website : https://www.perkinscoie.com