Legal Administrative Manager (Practice Support Team Manager)

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Practice Support Team Manager position. This position may be filled in our Kansas City, MO office location, and will work onsite at least three days per week.

The Practice Support Team Manager works under the direction of the Associate Director of Legal Support Services to recruit, evaluate, counsel and coordinate the activities of one or more Legal Support Services Teams including Practice Support Teams, Administrative Resource Team and Resource Center staff. They collaborate with Practice Specialty Center (PSC) leadership to develop PSC specific best practices. They work with attorneys and paralegals to provide administrative resources via appropriate teams. Essential job functions include:

• Recruit, supervise, counsel, reward and evaluate Practice Support staff and legal administrative temporary employees.
• Establish and maintain successful working relationship 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-the-job training and mentorship of team members.
• Schedule/attend regular meetings with Team Leads. Troubleshoot and implement solutions for issues such as: PC productivity, training, time/attendance, policies and procedures, growth opportunities, internal changes.
• Schedule/attend regular meetings with team members, trainers, and other support departments to share information, establish areas of need, and strengthen teamwork.
• Track and monitor timecards, overtime, and PTO for staff under your supervision.
• Assist Human Resources Department to track/monitor 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 Administrative Services Coordinator to assist with daily staffing needs, track absences in the Administrative Services Calendars, 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 Department regarding staff events and 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’ management experience in 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 stress of 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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Experience

Required

• Strong leadership skills, preferably in a legal setting
• 5 year(s): Experience directly managing a team

Preferred

• Legal Experience

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

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