Legal Personnel Manager

For the New York Office of a Very Successful Wall Street Firm
This is a filled position.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Director in handling all daily challenges and requests relating to attorneys and attorney employment in the NY Office;
• Manage processes related to Associate and Special Counsel employment, including hiring procedures, I-9 records, attorney vacation report records and payroll action forms;
• Manage orientation process for lateral Special Counsel and Associate hires and provide support in connection with partner and incoming first-year Associate onboarding;
• Provide support and assistance to the Director in connection with the annual attorney performance appraisal process for the antitrust, bankruptcy, executive compensation & employee benefits, tax and trusts & estates departments;
• Manage all pre-employment administrative matters and communications with incoming entry-level Associates, including bar exam registration and logistics; bar review course registration, credential verification and background check procedures;
• Work with the team to develop and maintain comprehensive Attorney Manual; manage compliance with policies; respond to inquiries about the application of policies to specific situations.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree in Human Resources, Business or Organizational Development preferred;
• 5+ years of experience;
• Ability deal with multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously while maintaining exemplary interpersonal skills;
• Ability to effectively communicate with attorneys, all levels of administrative staff and contacts outside the Firm both verbally and in writing;
• Strong problem-solving skills and independent judgement;
• Flexible and accommodating to the demands of the Firm's attorneys and the needs of the department.