Overview
Legal Assistant I Jobs in Westlake Village, CA at Michael Sullivan & Assoc
For the New York Office of an International Law Firm
Responsibilities include:
Manage the work allocation process for Corporate associates, including coordinating with partners and other supervising attorneys to identify staffing needs;
Monitor associates’ workload reports and actual utilization; ensure associates are completing workload reports and entering their billable and non-billable time in a timely fashion, and regularly conduct check-ins and follow up with associates;
Build rapport with and serve as a resource for Corporate associates, understanding their professional development goals, strengths and areas for improvement; liaise with the Corporate Practice Manager, Assigning Partners and PD team;
Coordinate regular Department staffing meetings for associates with Assigning Partners and others, and help plan other events, trainings and initiatives to assist with Corporate associate morale and retention efforts;
Assist the Corporate Practice Manager with developing, integrating and administering innovation and technology solutions and applications into the Department’s workflow;
Collaborate with the Department Co-Chairs, Assigning Partners, Corporate Practice Manager, and the Professional Development, Recruiting and Legal Personnel teams (and other departments at the firm that deal with associate life) to share best practices.
Qualifications include:
3+ years of experience practicing as a Corporate associate in a large law firm environment, or in a legal operations role, required;
JD and admission to bar required;
High level of discretion and emotional intelligence;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to exercise good business judgment, accountability, flexibility and maintain confidential information at all times;
Strong interpersonal, written, oral communication and presentation skills with a service-oriented attitude.
Salary: $160k-$190k
Title: Legal Assistant I
Company: Michael Sullivan & Assoc
Location: Westlake Village, CA
