Robert Half Legal is partnered with a nationally respected corporation seeking an HR Assistant to support their legal support team! The ideal candidate would have 3+ years recent experience supporting a law firm or legal department with HR and office management functions.
This is a wonderful opportunity to support a well-respected legal department and grow your career!
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Oversee workflow of the Firm’s legal assistant teams.
- Coordinate legal assistant coverage for all attorneys and paralegals.
- Manage legal assistant attendance and time off.
- Provide supervision and direction to legal assistants.
- Assess and track staff training.
- Administer performance Management Program for legal assistants.
- Succession Planning including maintaining transitional documents and manuals.
- Carry out the Firm’s policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
- Coach and discipline staff with support of the Director of Human Resources.
- Conduct group meetings and presentations.
- Conduct recruiting and retention activities for the legal assistant job class.
- Coordinate and participate in staff appreciation events.
- Demonstrate the Firm’s identified values.
- Maintain client confidence by keeping attorney / client information confidential.
- Attend and participate in Firm Managers / Directors and HR Department meetings.
- Oversee Firm’s Employee Recognition Program.
- Oversee Firm’s Staff Mentor Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned in the Human Resources Department.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
- Independent judgment in completing activities and works independently in managing workflow.
- Strong administrative skills and efficiency in using Firm’s applicable software applications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and as a member of a team with internal and external contacts.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Effective organization and prioritization skills.
- Team-building skills.
- Effective decision-making skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Possess excellent written and verbal skills.
- Possess excellent proofreading, grammar and editing skills.
- Able to handle multiple tasks in timely manner.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the following software programs preferred : Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Professional.
Knowledge of SurePoint and Concur also helpful.
8 days ago