Legal Assistant Manager
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Description: Cordell & Cordell, P.C. is in need of Legal Assistant Manager right now, this position will be delegated in Missouri. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Legal Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing all Legal Assistants (LAs) including training all new LAs, being responsible for the performance of Legal Assistants and ensuring the tea! m is in compliance with all policies and procedures. The LA Manager is also responsible for creating innovative strategies in helping this team to continue to develop and achieve maximum performance.
You will be a good fit for this job if…
You have a collaborative and proactive leadership approach.
You have the ability to lead by example in helping the Legal Assistants to achieve their goals.
You enjoy innovative and new approaches to processes to find efficiencies and enhance the credibility of the role.
You take pride in providing great customer service.
You enjoy working for an organization that is growing.
You enjoy working for a firm that cares about employees and wants to create a great work environment.
About Us
Cordell & Cordell is the largest domestic litigation law firm in the United States serving clients across 27 states. We are dedicated to a radical client-centered approach to the services we provide, b! acked by quality people who can help us succeed. In order to p! rovide a service that is focused on people first, we hire and reward employees who also take pride in creating a world class experience for our customers and our co-workers.
Responsibilities
Travel across the U.S. to train new Legal Assistants and Law Clerks which is about 6-10 trips/year.
Oversee and implement the new LA on-boarding process including training and follow up.
Serve as the point of contact for all LAs regarding firm policies and procedures.
Organize and facilitate LA team meetings and communications.
Ensure quality performance by all Legal Assistants.
Oversee innovative strategies to maximize LA performance and strengthen efficiencies.
Oversee performance reviews and improvement plans for the LA team in conjunction with HR.
Coach and mentor Legal Assistants utilizing Attorney feedback and a developmental approach.
Manage all time off requests for Legal Assistants.
Participate in the hiring and/or terminati! on of Legal Assistants upon request of the HR Director.
Provide assistance with performance dashboard reports at the direction of the COO.
Other duties as assigned by the HR Director or any Executive Partner.
Maintain management cell phone hours to keep offices informed of LA absences and/or respond to immediate/emergency needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate; or 5 years of experience as a legal assistant/paralegal. Some family law experience preferred.
3-5 years in a supervisory/management position over legal administrative professionals
Interest in relocation to the St. Louis, MO corporate office
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
Professional demeanor-positive communication, team skills/cross function cooperation
Demonstrated proficiency to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized in a fast-paces environment and have the ability to move ! quickly and comfortably between multiple projects
Excellent technic! al skills and computer literacy, including a solid understanding of client/case management systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel applications;
Ability to travel for new employee training, coaching and disciplinary meetings as required
Cordell & Cordell provides exceptional benefits and a great working environment including:
100% Employer paid health premiums
Participate in our Wellness Program and earn additional incentives
Employer paid dental premiums
Employer paid Life, LTD & STD premiums
401k & Profit Sharing
Flexible spending plans
& More!
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REPORTS TO : Director of Human Resources and COO
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Cordell & Cordell, P.C..
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This position starts available on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:25:20 GMT
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