Secretarial Supervisor
Location: New York, New York
Description: Latham & Watkins is in need of Secretarial Supervisor right now, this career will be situated in New York. Further informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is currently seeking a Secretarial Supervisor to join our winning team, located in New York. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation and collaboration.
The Secretarial Supervisor will receive a generous total compensation package. Bonuses are awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program including healthcare, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan, and more! In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure. As a Secretarial Supervisor at Latham, you will contribute your expertise to supervise the secretarial programs and staff in the New York office. The Secretarial Supervisor develops and supervises his or her staff by performing a multitude of responsibilities, including hiring, assignments, training, evaluation, discipline and termination while accomplishing these and other critical functions: Supervises and develops secretarial staff. Organizes, assigns, delegates and coordinates the work of the staff to ensure department objectives are met timely and accurately. Monitors workflow and coordination of legal secretarial assignments based upon daily firm and client needs. Provides coaching to secretarial staff. Meets and maintains firm staffing goals by establishing effective and efficient secretarial assignments for attorneys and paralegals and recommending appropriate office moves. Coordinates with other legal secretarial supervisors and departmental managers to maximize staffing assignments for overflow, overtime, and special project coverage. Identifies training needs/ issues and supports the development, implementation and assessment of on-going secretarial training programs; assists with the orientation of all new secretaries. Establishes effective communication with the secretarial staff regarding firm policies, procedures and expectations. Conducts secretarial meetings as necessary. Makes recommendations to the office leadership team in the hiring, development and potential terminations of legal secretaries. Manages the annual performance review process, generates performance evaluations for staff, and recommends salary increases for legal secretaries. Approves and manages secretarial attendance via Kronos. Monitors daily transmission of timesheets for each attorney, paralegal and secretary. Ensures submission of client bills are in accordance with firm deadlines. Facilitates conflict resolution among attorneys, paralegals, secretaries and staff. Completes special projects on various issues when needed. Promotes effective work practices, works as a team member and shows respect for co-workers. As a Secretarial Supervisor, you will be expected to apply your organizational and communication skills while displaying a positive, high-energy attitude. The successful candidate must have excellent leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills. A Bachelor's degree is preferred; eight years of relevant human resources experience in a legal or professional services environment may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Five years of supervisory/management experience is required, preferably in law firm. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the Apply Now link. Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms. Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.
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This career will be opened on: Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:07:07 GMT
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