Legal Administration Supervisor

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Legal Administration Supervisor

The candidate interviews, selects and trains employees, sets and adjusts pay and work hours, prepares and conducts performance appraisals, coaching and counsel and planning/apportioning work among employees. Arranges staffing for absences and overtime requirements and approves leave schedules for assigned Staff. Communicates with attorneys/backup staff regarding Staff who are absent or arriving late and informs them of alternate coverage. Reviews and/or verifies electronic time and attendance for Staff, if necessary. Determines new mentor assignments and items be accomplished within the first 90 days of employment. Orients all new employees to their respective teams. Coordinates and, when appropriate, conducts new administrative and departmental training. Establishes and reviews backup assignments. Identifies training needs for assigned staff and ensures they stay current based on the identified needs of the practice(s) they support. Ensures all desk descriptions are current and accurate. Serves as a mentor and acts as a resource for assigned Staff. Assists with assignment and management of workstations and project rooms on designated floors. Solicits overflow support by utilizing both local and global firm resources. Plans and participates in regularly scheduled meetings with assigned Staff, recommends agenda items, and plays a positive and supportive role in office-wide Staff meetings. Provides a positive, supportive, team-oriented work environment. Works collaboratively with others to enhance Staff resources. Proactively assists with providing overflow work support for practice assistants). Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of law firm and supervisory experience. Knowledge of legal terminology and processes. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products is required. Dedicated to providing an excellent client experience, promoting quality service and serving as a positive role model. Proven ability to effectively and consistently communicate professionally with all levels of personnel and develop and foster a collaborative environment among Staff, attorneys, personnel and manager.

Company info

McGuireWoods
Gateway Plaza 800 East Canal Street
Richmond
Virginia
United States 23219
Website : https://www.mcguirewoods.com