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Omnicom Production

<div><div><p><b>What We Do</b><br>
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We design, implement and optimize breakthrough content production models, delivering simplicity, efficiencies, and the connectivity and consistency of content that powers brand growth<br>
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Our flexible models combine content experience, production solutions, and global delivery.<br>
We bring ideas to life in all mediums, all channels and all stages of the production process. We multiply and lead with innovative technologies including real-time 3D, virtual production, automation and generative content.</p>
<p><b>
Who We Are</b></p><br>
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Born from the leading creative and media agencies and engineered for a data-driven world, we provide scaled content solutions, industry-leading content development, production excellence and unmatched global delivery capabilities.<br>
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You won&rsquo;t find a more diverse set of clients or projects. We work in every medium in every market. You&rsquo;ll deepen your expertise while stretching in new directions&mdash;with support.<br>
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We believe building a community that fosters growth, belonging, and connection is as rewarding as the work itself.<br>
Come for the work. Stay for the people.</p></div><p></p><div><br>
<p><b>
JOB SUMMARY:</b></p>
<p>
We are looking for a talented, fast, and collaborative Sr. Animator to work with our studio team. This role will work with our creative leads to create rich animations to coincide with client videos, both independently and integrated with live action shots. We are looking for a mid to senior-level professional who is quick to adapt to changes in design and direction and still maintains a high level of execution in a fast-paced environment. This ideal candidate will have the perfect blend of design and animation chops paired with a highly creative approach from start to finish.</p>
<p><b>
RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Create and deliver animations in various digital formats, including 2D or 3D animation, motion graphics, and visual effects.
</li><li>Design and create characters, backgrounds, and other assets for animation.
</li><li>Rig characters and objects for animation, ensuring they move in a lifelike and appealing manner.
</li><li>Transform footage and narrative scripts into powerful visual stories and highly kinetic pieces for screens of all sizes.
</li><li>Execute compression and scratch -track audio recording as needed.
</li><li>Perform related multimedia functions such as: recording audio, audio and video duplication.
</li><li>Ability to work and create independently, but also interpret, execute, and improve upon other team members concepts and ideas</li>
<li>Ability to present the creative vision and business thinking behind concepts in a coherent and inspiring manner</li>
<li>Collaborate with creative stakeholders and graphic designers to generate storyboards and graphic assets</li>
<li>Understanding client-side branding and vision with regards to speed and timing</li>
<li>Develop templates and maintain asset libraries for use across multiple projects</li>
</ul>
<p><b>QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>5-8 years of video/motion graphics experience in a web, broadcast, or marketing firm environment</li>
<li>Self-starter from concept to execution</li>
<li>After Effects (Boris FX Mocha and Red Giant Universe). Other BCC and Sapphire plugins are a plus.</li>
<li>Integration with Adobe Premiere</li>
<li>Experience with 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Blender), plugins (MoGraph, RealFlow, Trapcode)</li>
<li>Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop as well as the ability to transfer layers and effects into After Effects.</li>
<li>Urge to continually expand repertoire by learning new software and techniques</li>
<li>Strong typography, composition, and storytelling abilities</li>
<li>Experience with compositing, multi-pass renders, and/or VR workflows a plus</li></ul></div><p></p><div><div><p><br>
US Pay Range</p><p>
$120,000 - $150,000 USD</p></div></div><div><p><b>
A Quick Note on Email Safety</b></p>
<p>
We care about your candidate experience and want to make sure you feel confident communicating with us. All official emails from our recruiting team will only come from the domains @Omnicomproduction.com or @omc.com &mdash;never from generic platforms like Webex. Your first interview will always be with a real person on our team, not an automated system. If something feels off, we encourage you to double-check before replying. You can reach us at recruiting@omc.com<br>
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<b>We are committed to fostering an environment ripe for creativity and variety of thought and it starts with you.
</b></p><p>All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.</p></div></div><p></p>

Senior Animator, Post New

PlayStation

<div><div><div>Position Type:
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Location(s):
</div><div>United States, Los Angeles, CA</div>
</div><div><div>Date Posted:
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Job ID:
</div><div>R-122405</div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Why PlayStation?</b></p><p>
PlayStation isn&rsquo;t just the Best Place to Play &mdash; it&rsquo;s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we&rsquo;re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation&reg;5, PlayStation&reg;4, PlayStation&reg;VR, PlayStation&reg;Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.</p><p>
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.</p><p>
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.</p></div><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Join the award-winning team that created God of War</b></h3><p>
Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced Character Technical Artist for the development of a new unannounced title!</p><p>
Animator and programmer, or programmer and character artist &ndash; which are you? No matter; you bridge tech and character. You understand the creative process, you have an artistic sensibility, and an eye for animation. And you can rig. Above all you collaborate with character artists and animators to deliver the highest quality vision of the game.</p><p>
Talent, initiative, collaboration &ndash; bring them all. We are a large team that fundamentally works together across all disciplines. Sound interesting? Give us a shout!</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Create and maintain Rigging and Animation toolsets, modules, and workflows</li><li>
Create DCC side tools that assist in producing Engine side content</li><li>
Research, define, extend, and maintain character pipelines, processes, and workflows</li><li>
Collaborate with character artists and animators</li><li>
Identify problems; solve them by inventing or building robust technical implementations</li><li>
Engage in broader game production challenges as they relate to combat design, animation, and character art</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
5+ years of professional experience in computer-generated art</li><li>
Intimate knowledge of Maya and strong understanding of Maya&rsquo;s rigging tools</li><li>
Deep knowledge of rigging and animator workflows</li><li>
Ability to design and architect workflow/pipelines and work effectively with engineers across departments toward a common goal</li><li>
Ability to apply linear algebra, geometry, and vector math to solve rigging and animation problems</li><li>
Can recognize efficient polygon topology related to character deformations</li><li>
Working knowledge of shaders, specifically as they relate to animation</li><li>
Expertise in Python, PyQt, PySide, and/or C++ &ndash; specifically as it applies to programming in Maya</li><li>
Execute according to proposed plans so individual contributions connect with the big picture</li><li>
Able and motivated to work with other team members</li><li>
Enthusiasm and initiative</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Experience</b></h3><ul><li>
Knowledge in IK, Animation Blending, and/or game engines process data &ndash; quaternions, matrices, blending, etc.</li><li>
Knowledge of DCCs outside of Maya &ndash; Houdini, Unreal, Wrap3D, etc</li><li>
Well-versed in human and animal anatomy</li><li>
A keen eye for proper form and deformation throughout a wide range of movement</li><li>
Machine Learning, CNNs, or Linear Regression knowledge</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
#LI-SMS<br>
#LI-PT1</p><div><div><div><p><b><i>
Please refer to our </i></b><b><i>Candidate Privacy Notice</i></b><b><i> for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.</i></b></p><p></p><p><br>
At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role&rsquo;s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.<br>
<br>
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.<br>
<br>
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.</p></div><div>
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.</div><div>
$57.98&mdash;$86.92 USD</div></div></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Equal Opportunity Statement:</b></p><p><i>
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.</i></p><p><i>
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.</i></p><p><i>
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.</i></p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Sr Character Technical Artist (Contract)

<div><div><div>Position Type:
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Location(s):
</div><div>United States, Los Angeles, CA</div>
</div><div><div>Date Posted:
</div></div><div></div><div><div>Job ID:
</div><div>R-122527</div></div></div>
<br><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Why PlayStation?</b></p><p>
PlayStation isn&rsquo;t just the Best Place to Play &mdash; it&rsquo;s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we&rsquo;re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation&reg;5, PlayStation&reg;4, PlayStation&reg;VR, PlayStation&reg;Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.</p><p>
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.</p><p>
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.</p></div><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Join the award-winning team that created God of War</b></h3><p>
Santa Monica Studio is seeking an experienced breakables animator for the development of a new unannounced title!</p><p>
This is an opportunity to contribute to the artistic vision and development of our products, with a specialized focus on creating high-quality destruction simulations and breakable assets for both cinematics and gameplay.</p><p>
As a Senior Destruction and Simulation Animator, you will effectively collaborate with a wide range of development team members outside of your direct discipline, such as the Art Director, VFX Supervisors, Technical Artists, Animators, Programmers, and Producers, to achieve artistic goals and technical implementation in relation to design and technological considerations.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Create sophisticated destruction simulations and breakable assets for in-game use, spanning from small-scale environmental destruction to large-scale cinematic set pieces, maintaining artistic direction and vision through all phases of development</li><li>
Develop and execute procedural destruction workflows using Houdini, creating reusable HDAs (Houdini Digital Assets) and simulation setups that can be efficiently integrated into the game engine and used across multiple projects</li><li>
Model, texture, and animate destruction elements using Maya and Houdini, ensuring seamless integration with existing art pipelines and maintaining consistency with the overall visual style and quality standards</li><li>
Support asset integration, optimization, LODs, and collision for level design</li><li>
Collaborate closely with the Tech Art team to optimize destruction simulations for real-time performance, balancing visual fidelity with technical constraints and frame-rate requirements</li><li>
Partner with Design and Narrative teams to ensure destruction elements serve both narrative and mechanical purposes, creating compelling visual storytelling moments while supporting gameplay objectives</li><li>
Serve as a contributor to the development of artistic techniques and processes utilized to create destruction and simulation assets within the studio, drawing from comprehensive knowledge of physics simulation pipelines and all engine tools and systems</li><li>
Possess strong time management and prioritization skills, collaborating with the Production group to develop task lists, ensuring destruction asset assignments progress in alignment with schedules, milestones, and overall project goals</li><li>
Clearly communicate updates and escalate technical or artistic concerns to appropriate team members and managers while representing the studio professionally in all communications</li><li>
Take ownership of specific destruction categories or simulation types and facilitate requests or information needs regarding any aspect of the destruction creation process</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
5+ years of professional experience in destruction simulation, VFX, or technical animation with demonstrated expertise in creating breakable assets for interactive media</li><li>
Expert proficiency in Houdini for simulation work, including rigid body dynamics, fluid simulations, particle systems, and HDA creation</li><li>
Proficient in Maya for basic modeling, animation, and asset pipeline integration</li><li>
Strong understanding of game engine integration and real-time performance optimization constraints</li><li>
Excellent aesthetic sense with the ability to create physical dynamics, natural phenomena, and impactful destruction sequences</li><li>
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work independently under minimal direction</li><li>
Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to various destruction types and collaborate effectively across multiple departments</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Experience</b></h3><ul><li>
Shipped AAA game(s) or games with high-quality destruction and VFX standards, with demonstrable contribution to destruction systems or breakable content</li><li>
Experience with additional simulation software like Blender, Pull Down It (PDI)</li><li>
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, MEL, VEX) for pipeline automation and tool creation</li><li>
Understanding of material systems and shader creation for destruction elements, including damage states, debris, and particle effects</li><li>
Experience with motion capture cleanup, rigging, and/or keyframe animation for enhanced destruction storytelling</li><li>
Background in traditional VFX or film industry with transferable skills in large-scale destruction simulation</li><li>
Understanding of physics principles and real-world destruction behavior to inform artistic choices and improve simulation authenticity</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
#LI-SMS<br>
#LI-MC1</p><p><b>
Avoid Recruitment Scams/Phishing Attempts:</b></p><p>
Please be aware that any official outreach in response to your application will always be done from a @sony.com email address. Always make sure to double check the spelling on Sony is correct and the characters have not been replaced with any numbers/symbols before replying.</p><p>
Anyone using an email that is not @sony.com is not affiliated with us and should be reported either via the platform they are contacting you on or directly to your email service as a phishing attempt/scam.</p><div><div><div><p><b><i>
Please refer to our </i></b><b><i>Candidate Privacy Notice</i></b><b><i> for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.</i></b></p><p></p><p><br>
At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role&rsquo;s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.<br>
<br>
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.<br>
<br>
In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.</p></div><div>
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.</div><div>
$57.98&mdash;$86.92 USD</div></div></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Equal Opportunity Statement:</b></p><p><i>
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.</i></p><p><i>
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.</i></p><p><i>
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.</i></p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Sr Destruction and Simulation Animator, Breakables (Contract)

Millennium Biltmore

<div><p>Position Summary:
</p><p>The Human Resources Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting daily HR operations at The Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources and working closely with the Senior HR Manager, the HR Coordinator assists in a wide range of HR functions including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, compliance, and payroll support. This position is pivotal in maintaining a positive work environment and ensuring smooth HR processes in a dynamic, unionized hospitality setting.
</p><p></p><p>Key Responsibilities:
</p><p>Recruitment &amp; Onboarding
</p><ul><li><p>Coordinate job postings using multiple job post sites, screen applicants, and schedule interviews.
</p></li><li><p>Assist in the onboarding process including new hire orientation and documentation
</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate and organized recruitment and personnel records
</p></li></ul><p>Employee Relations
</p><ul><li><p>Act as a resource for employee questions and concerns
</p></li><li><p>Support the Senior HR Manager in handling employee relations issues and investigations
</p></li><li><p>Help ensure consistent application of policies and procedures in a unionized environment
</p></li><li><p>Coordinate employee engagement activities and recognition programs
</p></li><li><p>Maintain communication boards with internal hotel information and labor law posting requirements.
</p></li></ul><p>Training &amp; Development
</p><ul><li><p>Support training initiatives by coordinating logistics and tracking employee participation
</p></li><li><p>Assist with communication and roll-out of training programs
</p></li></ul><p>Payroll &amp; HRIS Support
</p><ul><li><p>Collaborate with Payroll Manager to obtain, review, and enter payroll data
</p></li><li><p>Assist with maintaining HRIS records and employee documentation
</p></li></ul><p>Compliance &amp; Administration
</p><ul><li><p>Ensure HR documentation complies with labor laws and hotel policies
</p></li><li><p>Maintain personnel files and HR records in accordance with legal and confidentiality standards
</p></li><li><p>Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment coordination
</p></li><li><p>Assist with the administration and management of Workers Compensation, Unemployment Claims, and Leave of Absence coordination
</p></li><li><p>Complete monthly administrative activities such as the hotel newsletter, birthday card preparation, and other administrative tasks</p></li></ul><p><i>
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.</i></p><p>
Qualifications:
</p><ul><li><p>Associate&rsquo;s or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
</p></li><li><p>Experience with Payroll systems (Paycom) and Applicant Tracking Systems (Workable) helpful.
</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of Equifax, E-Verify, Indeed, Workable-ATS, and Paycom-HRIS, helpful.
</p></li><li><p>2+ years of HR experience, preferably in hospitality or a unionized environment
</p></li><li><p>Bilingual English/Spanish required
</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal and communication skills
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of HR laws, practices, and Microsoft Suite
</p></li><li><p>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Additional Information
</p><ul><li><p>Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the smooth operation and safety of hotel guests and property.</p></li></ul></div>

Human Resources Coordinator

Benji Personal Injury - Accident Attorneys, APC

<p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>Benji Personal Injury is seeking an <b>excellent litigation attorney</b> who is disciplined, highly dependable, and detail-oriented who is looking to learn and to one day be the best. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality work, enjoys structure, and can be trusted to complete assignments thoroughly and on time.</p><p>You will work closely with senior attorneys and be a key part of our litigation team, handling substantive tasks from pleadings through trial preparation.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>You will be responsible for core litigation work, including:</p><ul><li><b>Drafting Complaints</b> and related pleadings</li><li><b>Reviewing and responding to discovery</b>, including form, special, and RFAs</li><li><b>Taking and defending depositions</b> of parties, witnesses, and experts</li><li><b>Drafting, opposing, and arguing motions</b>, including:</li><li>Demurrers</li><li>Motions for Summary Judgment</li><li>Motions to Compel / Quash</li><li>Other pre-trial and post-trial motions</li><li>Handling <b>pre-trial and post-trial motion practice</b></li><li><b>Trial preparation and participation</b>, including exhibit lists, witness outlines, trial briefs, and jury instructions</li><li><b>Attending hearings, mediations, MSCs, FSCs</b>, and bench/jury trials</li><li>Maintaining organized case files, deadlines, and follow-ups with precision</li><li>Communicating professionally with clients, experts, and opposing counsel</li></ul><p><b>Who You Are</b></p><ul><li>Disciplined, focused, and steady &mdash; consistently reliable in your work</li><li>A worker who enjoys getting things done and doing them well</li><li>Trustworthy with assignments, deadlines, and confidential information</li><li>Detail-oriented, methodical, and strong at written work</li><li>A self-starter who doesn&rsquo;t need hand-holding and appreciates clear expectations</li><li>Someone who values preparation, accuracy, and follow-through</li><li>please be teachable and willing to learn</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: $96,658.16 - $130,000.00 per year</p><p>Expected hours: 40 &ndash; 60 per week</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90024</p>

Associate Attorney

White & Case

<div><div><b>Senior Manager, Legal Operations</b><div>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Firm Summary</b></h2><p>
White &amp; Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international law firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.</p><p>
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world&rsquo;s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.</p><p>
It&rsquo;s not just about our global network of offices; it&rsquo;s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It&rsquo;s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work, and why we attract the best people.</p><p>
Our people are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 110 nationalities and speak 87 languages.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The Role</b></h2><p>
This Senior Manager role is a unique opportunity to drive significant change within the Firm's dynamic Tech Disputes practice by enhancing client service, operational efficiency, and process innovation. The position is integral to supporting one of the Firm&rsquo;s key client portfolios, combining leadership in legal operations, complex financial analysis, and collaboration with the client&rsquo;s in-house legal operations team and the Firm&rsquo;s legal teams.</p><p>
As a key member of the Firm&rsquo;s global Legal Project Management (LPM) team, the Senior Manager will oversee legal operations across disputes and compliance matters for technology-focused clients. The role involves managing end-to-end delivery of critical matters, with an emphasis on portfolio management, operational excellence, and local counsel oversight across jurisdictions. This includes streamlining processes, improving reporting accuracy, ensuring regional compliance, and driving client-facing innovation in tools like Power BI dashboards.</p><p>
The Senior Manager will contribute to client portfolios by addressing tailored operational needs, guiding global local counsel teams through complex invoicing and reporting requirements, and leading strategic financial analysis on fees, budgets, and profitability. They will work across functions such as Pricing, Finance, Technology, Accounts Payable, Billing, and Business Development to ensure seamless alignment with client expectations.</p><p>
This role requires a professional with demonstrable expertise in legal operations and project management, particularly in managing high-value, multi-jurisdictional portfolios within professional services or legal environments. Success will depend on the ability to manage a high volume of bespoke analysis, identify trends across client relationships, and implement effective solutions to optimize legal operations workflows.</p><p>
The Senior Manager will also mentor junior team members, contribute to the Firm&rsquo;s Legal Operations and LPM growth strategies, and actively participate in innovation initiatives to implement practical tools, processes, and best practices. Strategic relationship-building with legal teams, local counsel, and clients is critical, as is the ability to confidently present operational insights during leadership and client meetings.</p><p>
The success of this role will be measured by its impact on strategic client management, the enhancement of local counsel operations, and contributions to the Firm&rsquo;s Tech Disputes practice. The Senior Manager&rsquo;s ability to optimize processes, deliver high-quality insights, and implement change will transform the legal operations capabilities of the team while promoting service and operational excellence across the Firm&rsquo;s most critical client relationships.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Main Duties and Responsibilities</b><b>1</b></h2><ul><li>
In collaboration with Legal Operations and LPM leadership, develop and strengthen the Firm&rsquo;s legal operation/LPM capability and pipeline of work, influencing Partners and lawyers to adopt LPM principles on their matters</li><li>
Operational management and co-delivery of legal projects/matters by<br>
o arranging Kick-Off Meetings, Project Team Meetings and Steering Meetings, ensuring attendees, standing agenda, record keeping and circulation are appropriate to the meetings&rsquo; purpose<br>
o defining and validating project scope, not simply management of scope<br>
o defining and tracking timelines, milestones, deliverables, assumptions and dependencies at the outset<br>
o financial/budget management on projects/matters<br>
o tracking progress and escalating changes in scope, time and/or budget to project stakeholders and ensuring effective corrective action is implemented, where required<br>
o implementing effective risk and issue identification and management strategies, providing options for mitigation or resolution that reflect client priorities<br>
o leading post project review and Lessons Learned workshops to contribute to ongoing process improvements</li><li>
Use of appropriate project management tools and techniques including drafting of all project-related documents and project artefacts such as project approach, project plans, schedules, action trackers, availability trackers, correspondence trackers, risk logs, status reports</li><li>
Implement and ensure effective communication strategies are in place and acting as the interface, where appropriate, to project specific stakeholders including our Clients, lawyers in other practice areas and offices, external and opposing counsel and third party vendors</li><li>
Provide LPM guidance on best practices, tools, techniques, roles and responsibilities</li><li>
Collaborate with legal teams to identify the most cost effective and level of resources available</li><li>
Collaborate with legal teams to draft and submit budget proposals; and with support from the Finance team, track and analyse actual project costs against budget and proactively address budget variances</li><li>
Build relationships and foster a collaborative approach between the Firm&rsquo;s legal teams, local counsel, and Clients on matter workstreams</li><li>
Focused on lean principles and use of innovation and business process mapping, contribute to continuous improvement of the LPM Team&rsquo;s processes including project management methodology, governance, training for legal teams and LPM best practice; and support of the change management of implementing these</li><li>
Management of concurrent matters across a portfolio to provide operational oversight with a focus on legal operations strategies for the Tech Disputes practice</li><li>
Manage local counsel across jurisdictions to ensure alignment on invoicing, reporting, and compliance with client-specific requirements, monitoring trends across client portfolios to identify strategic opportunities and areas for standardization</li><li>
Line management of junior team members, as required</li><li>
Support LPM leadership with LPM collateral for bids, tenders and pitches to portray LPM as an innovative way in which to deliver legal services</li><li>
Contribute to the development and delivery of LPM training content for Firm lawyers, local counsel, and Clients</li><li>
Identify opportunities to cross-sell LPM services in our global business</li><li>
Be seen as a key contact point for Partners and senior stakeholders for LPM globally and build relationships and foster a collaborative approach to working with clients and across all departments</li><li>
Comfortable with presenting on relevant topics at Senior Leadership meetings and Client meetings.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience and Knowledge</b></h2><ul><li>
Experience of Legal Project Management required</li><li>
Significant experience of managing project teams and supporting complex, multi-jurisdictional matters in a dedicated project management capacity including experience of working with global legal teams</li><li>
Experience of change management</li><li>
Knowledge and proficiency in extranets, ebilling software, online data rooms, collaboration tools, legal tech and SharePoint sites; proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Project and Power BI</li><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities with &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude, work cross-functionally, and meet tight deadlines</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact at all levels including with senior business stakeholders to negotiate and persuade in order to achieve successful outcomes</li><li>
Understanding of law firm financial and performance metrics and ability to analyze financial reports of varying levels of complexity, providing financial analysis with a focus on delivering value to clients</li><li>
Problem solver</li><li>
Willing to challenge and question assumptions</li><li>
Ability to work well under pressure and manage/prioritize workload</li><li>
Advanced organizational and time management skills</li><li>
A project leader</li><li>
Flexible and resilient with ability to change and adapt in a fast moving, detail-oriented environment</li><li>
Sensitivity to cultural differences across project teams</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education and Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li>
A strong academic record, preferably of graduate level (Law Degree or other relevant Post Graduate Degree an advantage).</li><li>
Formal project management qualification essential, for example APMQ or PMP</li><li>
5+ years relevant work experience including client facing roles</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Location and Reporting</b></h2><ul><li>
This is a permanent position based in Los Angeles</li><li>
This role reports to Director/Associate Director Legal Project Management - Legal Operations</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Note to Recruitment Agencies</b></h2><p>
Our Internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment process. All agencies must sign White &amp; Case terms of business which are often specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction. Any applications and CVs sent directly to White &amp; Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the Americas Lateral Recruitment team.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equal Opportunities</b></h2><p>
White &amp; Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.</p><p>
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Benefits</b></h2><p>
White &amp; Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.</p><p>
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.</p><p>
1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.</p></div><div><br>
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Primary Location: United States-Los Angeles</div><p></p><div><br>
Expected Workplace: Onsite<div>
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Job Posting: Nov 26, 2025, 11:31:54 AM<div>
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Salary range for Los Angeles market: 157,600 - 216,700 US Dollar (USD) Yearly</div><div>
Salary range in other markets will vary</div></div>

Senior Manager, Legal Operations

UCLA Health

<div><div><b>Description</b><p></p><p>
The Senior Research Administrator position will provide essential fund management support to the Divisions within the Department of Medicine. In this role, you will manage all administrative fund management support function for the Division's research programs. Prepare all grant proposal submissions and provide liaison to all University entities necessary for the preparation of all Department contract and grant proposals. You will be responsible for all the post-award fund activities of designated accounts from fund inception to closure, such that financial activities and records do not deviate from approved policy and procedures. You will be expected to manage larger, more complex PI portfolios as well as help oversee, train and mentor junior research administrators trainees.</p><p></p><p>
The full annual salary range for this position is $70,900.00 - $145,200.00. The department&rsquo;s target annual salary is $83,800.00 - $131,600.00.</p></div><div><b>
Qualifications</b><p></p><p>
Required:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Finance or related field, or equivalent experience.</li><li>
High School Diploma.</li><li>
5+ years of research administration experience.</li><li>
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional manner.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with various stakeholders.</li><li>
Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet programmatic and financial needs.</li><li>
Close attention to detail in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment.</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel.</li><li>
Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor&rsquo;s guidelines.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques</li><li>
Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Preferred:</p><ul><li>
Organization skills to create and maintain administrative and financial files effectively.</li><li>
Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize job functions, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with multiple proposal submission systems.</li><li>
Experience preparing, managing, and projecting budgets.</li><li>
Mathematical skills for the preparation of complex calculations and forecasts and to identify and resolve complicated financial scenarios.</li><li>
Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of external sponsors, federal and state sponsors, private foundations, industry sponsors, etc.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
**May be subject to test in qualifying skills**</div></div></div>

Research Administration

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