Manager-Legal Personnel
Location: New York, New York
Description: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is looking of Manager-Legal Personnel right now, this vacancy will be dwelled in New York. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Description/Job Summary
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a leading global law firm with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, Washington, D.C., Houston, Beijing, Ho! ng Kong, London, Tokyo and São Paulo. Established in 1884, the Firm currently has more than 800 lawyers. On
a world-wide basis, the Firm provides coordinated legal advice on the largest and most complex corporate transactions and litigation matters in industries which include financial services, insurance, power and natural resources, consumer products, services,
technology, telecommunications, media, pharmaceuticals and healthcare industries.
Position Summary:
The Manager of Legal Personnel will have firm-wide responsibility for helping to support the Legal Personnel and Professional Development Department. This highly visible role is responsible for assisting both the Director and Associate Director of the
department in managing all aspects of the Legal Personnel Department functions, including the evaluation process and professional development initiatives for all associates firm wide. The Manager will be a visible part of the Firm cultur! e and a clear resource
for all associates. The hours ar! e M-F 9:30 a.m. â€" 5:30 p.m., but flexibility to work additional hours is required.
Responsibilities/Duties
Support the Director and Associate Director on incoming associate related responsibilities; lead communication efforts with incoming associates and facilitate internal processes in advance of associate arrivals
Support the Director and Associate Director with the firm wide Bi-Annual Review Processes and the Upward Review Program
Act as primary contact for departure related responsibilities, including interfacing with associates on individual questions and logistics
Oversee various monthly and quarterly reports, including general oversight over data and charts relating to legal personnel
Primary Visa/Immigration contact, including liaising with attorneys and immigration counsel on all related needs
Act as primary Benefits & Payroll contact regarding all changes in legal personnel status
Oversee Departmental expenses and as! sist with annual budget process
Counsel & Senior Counsel program oversight, including working to support the Counsel Committee and maintaining related statistics
International Associate Program oversight, including liaising with program partner facilitators, managing incoming and outgoing international associate program participants and immigration needs
Assist with coordination of Staff Attorney Program
Oversee annual New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act notification process
Oversee Secondment arrangements, including liaising with relationship partner, the seconded associate and relevant departments
Assist with reinforcing various legal personnel policies, e.g. diary compliance, vacation tracking etc.
Serve as resource to attorneys and provide guidance and direction on firm policies and standards
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Required Qualifications
5-6 years of comparable experience, prior experien! ce in a law firm strongly preferred
Strong oral and written communi! cation skills and the ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining confidentiality; collaborative approach to working with others of all seniority levels
Ability to self-direct, manage multiple priorities, analyze needs and implement solutions
Details
To Apply: Pease submit your resume along with a cover letter including your salary requirements
We offer a challenging and congenial work environment, an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:41:23 GMT
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