Wisnik Career Enterprises

For the New York Office of a Very Prestigious Law Firm

Responsibilities include:

Manage logistics for attorneys transitioning to alternative work arrangements, including attorneys navigating life event-related leaves, like births and adoptions, and providing clear, timely, and supportive communication throughout those processes.
Oversee logistics regarding promotions, including partnering with internal teams and Firm leadership concerning related trainings. Oversee the Firm’s legal staff part-time program and work closely with the Managing Partners on administration and execution
Manage office transfer logistics, including related policies across New York, London, and Washington, D.C., and support consistency and alignment of attorney status change processes across U.S. and London offices.
Assess, refine, and implement policies, procedures, and practices related to attorney employment changes to ensure consistency, clarity, and strong communication.
Maintain and continuously improve internal tracking, documentation, and communications across key administrative departments.
Establish weekly meetings and quarterly development goals tied to specific competencies and track progress via documented check-ins and tangible deliverables. Conduct effective staff evaluations and provide regular mentorship to team.

Qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of legal talent or related experience in a service industry firm, with at least 1-2 years in a people management position.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with attorneys at all levels, showing professionalism, discretion, and a customer-service mindset.
Strong emotional intelligence and team leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring colleagues and building collaborative relationships.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, along with sound judgment, discretion, and acute attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn and use legal talent and recruiting applications built internally.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.