Penn Mutual Life Insurance
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Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsible for the daily management and business operations of the Litigation Department in the Washington DC office, with a strong emphasis on work allocation, professional development, and relationship building. Act as a liaison with other Firm legal and administrative groups as needed.
Provides quality service to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors by displaying professionalism via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person and by encouraging an atmosphere that rewards a “can do” attitude.
About This Role
Attorney Professional Development and Work Assignment Staffing
§ Manage billable and pro bono assignment process for the Litigation Department in the Washington DC office, and collaborate with colleagues in the Practice Management Department to address cross-office staffing needs.
§ Provide counsel, senior associates, and associates with assignments that provide appropriate professional development opportunities commensurate with experience.
§ Coordinate reassignment of projects when attorneys are on vacation or other leaves of absence. Assist in the administration of extended leave policies as needed.
§ Coordinate bi-annual evaluation process for counsel, senior associates, and associates, in conjunction with our Legal Personnel Department, partner mentors and Practice Management team.
§ Provide orientation support to junior associates and lateral hires.
§ Work with partners, Department Directors and/or Directors of Professional Development and Training to plan and conduct formal training programs for counsel, senior associates, and associates.
§ Work with Department/Practice Group management, Department Practice Management team and Legal Personnel Department as requested to address personnel issues involving lawyers.
Department Management and Reporting
§ Assist in the preparation and implementation of Department and/or Practice Group strategic plans.
§ Assist in the preparation of Department and/or Practice Group reporting, including the preparation of monthly productivity reports to Department Leaders, Practice Group Leaders, the Management Committee, and the Chief Practice Management Officer.
§ Coordinate Department and Practice Group level projects as assigned by the Litigation Department Director and/or Securities Department Director.
Administrative and Operational Support
§ Provide administrative and operational support to the Litigation Department leaders and leaders in the Washington DC office.
§ Assist in coordinating, planning, and providing follow-up support to Department and Practice Group meetings, retreats, and other group meetings. Maintain meeting notes and follow up on action items. Coordinate room and technical requirements between firm’s various offices as necessary.
§ Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
Business Development and Marketing
§ Provide support to the Litigation Department Director and Client Development Departments for Department and practice group marketing and business development activities, including pitches and RFPs.
§ Coordinate with the Client Development Department and Department Directors to oversee lateral partner integration initiatives.
§ Assist in the coordination of events involving members of the Departments as needed.
Financial
§ Support Department Leaders and Finance Department with the tracking and management of alternative fee arrangements and other Matter Management reporting as necessary.
Required Skills
§ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with lawyers, staff and peer administrators.
§ Strong project management and organizational skills.
§ Ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities.
§ Ability to identify and solve problems, take initiative and work independently under pressure.
§ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
§ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Required Experience
Education:
§ Bachelor’s Degree required.
Experience:
§ Minimum four years’ experience in professional services or legal environment preferred.
For additional information about our benefits, please click
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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.
WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.
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Qualifications:§ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with lawyers, staff and peer administrators.
§ Strong project management and organizational skills.
§ Ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities.
§ Ability to identify and solve problems, take initiative and work independently under pressure.
§ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
§ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
* Demonstrated ability to drive the execution of a vision* Proven negotiation, influence and collaboration skills* Proven ability in the area of creative facilitation and encouragement of innovation* Encourages and demonstrates comfort with change, ambiguity, debate, conflict, playfulness, experimentation, and informed risk taking* Proven public speaking skills* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with both technical and business associates* Proven ability to make or facilitate effective decisions as they relate to an Agile teams product delivery* Ability to make a positive contribution as demonstrated by learning new skills and making suggestions for process/procedure improvement* Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment#J-18808-Ljbffr
What You Will Be Doing
Responsible for the daily management and business operations of the Litigation Department in the Washington DC office, with a strong emphasis on work allocation, professional development, and relationship building. Act as a liaison with other Firm legal and administrative groups as needed.
Provides quality service to internal members/departments of the firm as well as external clients and vendors by displaying professionalism via electronic and print correspondence, over the telephone and in-person and by encouraging an atmosphere that rewards a “can do” attitude.
About This Role
Attorney Professional Development and Work Assignment Staffing
§ Manage billable and pro bono assignment process for the Litigation Department in the Washington DC office, and collaborate with colleagues in the Practice Management Department to address cross-office staffing needs.
§ Provide counsel, senior associates, and associates with assignments that provide appropriate professional development opportunities commensurate with experience.
§ Coordinate reassignment of projects when attorneys are on vacation or other leaves of absence. Assist in the administration of extended leave policies as needed.
§ Coordinate bi-annual evaluation process for counsel, senior associates, and associates, in conjunction with our Legal Personnel Department, partner mentors and Practice Management team.
§ Provide orientation support to junior associates and lateral hires.
§ Work with partners, Department Directors and/or Directors of Professional Development and Training to plan and conduct formal training programs for counsel, senior associates, and associates.
§ Work with Department/Practice Group management, Department Practice Management team and Legal Personnel Department as requested to address personnel issues involving lawyers.
Department Management and Reporting
§ Assist in the preparation and implementation of Department and/or Practice Group strategic plans.
§ Assist in the preparation of Department and/or Practice Group reporting, including the preparation of monthly productivity reports to Department Leaders, Practice Group Leaders, the Management Committee, and the Chief Practice Management Officer.
§ Coordinate Department and Practice Group level projects as assigned by the Litigation Department Director and/or Securities Department Director.
Administrative and Operational Support
§ Provide administrative and operational support to the Litigation Department leaders and leaders in the Washington DC office.
§ Assist in coordinating, planning, and providing follow-up support to Department and Practice Group meetings, retreats, and other group meetings. Maintain meeting notes and follow up on action items. Coordinate room and technical requirements between firm’s various offices as necessary.
§ Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
Business Development and Marketing
§ Provide support to the Litigation Department Director and Client Development Departments for Department and practice group marketing and business development activities, including pitches and RFPs.
§ Coordinate with the Client Development Department and Department Directors to oversee lateral partner integration initiatives.
§ Assist in the coordination of events involving members of the Departments as needed.
Financial
§ Support Department Leaders and Finance Department with the tracking and management of alternative fee arrangements and other Matter Management reporting as necessary.
Required Skills
§ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with lawyers, staff and peer administrators.
§ Strong project management and organizational skills.
§ Ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities.
§ Ability to identify and solve problems, take initiative and work independently under pressure.
§ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
§ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Required Experience
Education:
§ Bachelor’s Degree required.
Experience:
§ Minimum four years’ experience in professional services or legal environment preferred.
For additional information about our benefits, please click
here .
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in the position. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for positions. The firm reserves the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to add or subtract duties and responsibilities, as it deems necessary.
WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.
#LI-AG1
#LI-Hybrid
Qualifications:§ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with lawyers, staff and peer administrators.
§ Strong project management and organizational skills.
§ Ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities.
§ Ability to identify and solve problems, take initiative and work independently under pressure.
§ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
§ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
* Demonstrated ability to drive the execution of a vision* Proven negotiation, influence and collaboration skills* Proven ability in the area of creative facilitation and encouragement of innovation* Encourages and demonstrates comfort with change, ambiguity, debate, conflict, playfulness, experimentation, and informed risk taking* Proven public speaking skills* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with both technical and business associates* Proven ability to make or facilitate effective decisions as they relate to an Agile teams product delivery* Ability to make a positive contribution as demonstrated by learning new skills and making suggestions for process/procedure improvement* Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment#J-18808-Ljbffr