Husch Blackwell
Legal Administrative Manager (Practice Support Team Manager)
Husch Blackwell, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Legal Administrative Manager (Practice Support Team Manager)
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Legal Administrative Manager (Practice Support Team Manager)
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Husch Blackwell
Husch Blackwell LLP is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our firm and our communities better.
The
Practice Support Team Manager
works under the direction of the Associate Director of Legal Support Services. The role recruits, evaluates, counsels and coordinates the activities of one or more Legal Support Services Teams, including Practice Support Teams, Administrative Resource Team and Resource Center staff. The manager collaborates with Practice Specialty Center (PSC) leadership to develop PSC‑specific best practices and works with attorneys and paralegals to provide administrative resources.
Essential Job Functions
Recruit, supervise, counsel, reward and evaluate Practice Support staff and legal administrative temporary employees.
Establish and maintain working relationships 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‑job training and mentorship of team members.
Schedule and attend regular meetings with Team Leads and team members to troubleshoot and implement solutions for issues such as PC productivity, training, time/attendance, policies and procedures, growth opportunities, internal changes.
Track and monitor timecards, overtime and PTO for staff under your supervision.
Assist Human Resources in tracking and monitoring 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 the Administrative Services Coordinator to assist with daily staffing needs, track absences, 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 regarding staff events, recognition, staffing goals, benefits, payroll, health enhancement and training needs.
Conduct all business in a confidential manner.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
4‑year degree with major coursework in Human Resources or related field; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
5 years’ managerial experience in a related field required, preferably in a professional services environment.
Previous Legal or Human Resources experience preferred.
Windows or similar software application proficiency desired.
Perform duties requiring independent judgment and initiative under strict deadlines.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.
Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
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Legal Administrative Manager (Practice Support Team Manager)
role at
Husch Blackwell
Husch Blackwell LLP is a full‑service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our firm and our communities better.
The
Practice Support Team Manager
works under the direction of the Associate Director of Legal Support Services. The role recruits, evaluates, counsels and coordinates the activities of one or more Legal Support Services Teams, including Practice Support Teams, Administrative Resource Team and Resource Center staff. The manager collaborates with Practice Specialty Center (PSC) leadership to develop PSC‑specific best practices and works with attorneys and paralegals to provide administrative resources.
Essential Job Functions
Recruit, supervise, counsel, reward and evaluate Practice Support staff and legal administrative temporary employees.
Establish and maintain working relationships 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‑job training and mentorship of team members.
Schedule and attend regular meetings with Team Leads and team members to troubleshoot and implement solutions for issues such as PC productivity, training, time/attendance, policies and procedures, growth opportunities, internal changes.
Track and monitor timecards, overtime and PTO for staff under your supervision.
Assist Human Resources in tracking and monitoring 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 the Administrative Services Coordinator to assist with daily staffing needs, track absences, 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 regarding staff events, recognition, staffing goals, benefits, payroll, health enhancement and training needs.
Conduct all business in a confidential manner.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
4‑year degree with major coursework in Human Resources or related field; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
5 years’ managerial experience in a related field required, preferably in a professional services environment.
Previous Legal or Human Resources experience preferred.
Windows or similar software application proficiency desired.
Perform duties requiring independent judgment and initiative under strict deadlines.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.
Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
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