Department Operations Manager

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At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team?

We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is seeking a Manager to work in Legal Department Operations in Kansas City, St Louis, Nashville, Atlanta, Denver, or Dallas.

• Collaborate with Department and Industry leadership to design, implement, and oversee procedures and workflows that enhance structure, efficiency, and overall operational management within the department.
• Work with the relevant department chair and practice leadership to support the strategic planning process.
• Develop a cadence for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting including progress against strategic plan and financial performance for the department to firm leadership.
• Participate, understand, and implement the identified short-term and long-term operational and practice management initiatives of the legal department.
• Support the department in the offboarding, onboarding, and integration process.
• Maintain accurate operational metrics, dashboards, and reports to support strategic decision-making. Support overall organizational hygiene, i.e. plan, recommend agendas, track action items and minutes for various department meetings and retreats.
• Serve as a liaison between the legal department and other professional staff departments within the firm to ensure collaboration and broader support throughout the department, the legal operations team, and professional staff.
• Collaborate and work well as part of a geographically dispersed multidisciplinary team.
• Establish and review project management cadence to provide updates, collaborating with relevant groups to report out findings.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience in business, financial or operational analysis, consulting, or similar
• Strong desire for a career as a non-lawyer in the legal industry
• Developing understanding of general business and financial concepts and terminology. Experience working in the business of law a plus
• Interest and desire to learn skills necessary for supporting high performing client service teams and other teams and groups within the firm
• Must be able to change directions quickly, transitioning between multiple hats throughout the day as workflow needs change
• Ability to take ownership for delivering customized projects with a degree of autonomy; adept at leading or supporting several projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; dedication to accuracy, precision, and diligence in all deliverables
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite and internal document management systems. Proficiency in legal research tools and software (e.g., iManage) is preferred

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Law Practice

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