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Position Title: 
Staff Services Manager II (Law Office Manager)

Firm Name and Location: 
Office of the Attorney General
300 South Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1230
For more information about our office, please visit www.ag.ca.gov. 

Position Description:   
The position is responsible for day-to-day law office operations, including planning and directing the work of approximately 180 legal secretarial, administrative and analytical staff, as well as two levels of subordinate supervisors, to support 400 attorneys, paralegals, executive and professional staff.   In addition, you will coordinate facilities, contracts, budget, and human resources.  

Qualifications/Experience:
For information on required and desirable qualifications, please visit http://ag.ca.gov/careers/vacancy.php.  To take the Staff Services Manager II exam go to https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm2.

Educational Requirements: 
For information on required and desirable qualifications for this position, please visit http://ag.ca.gov/careers/vacancy.php.

Salary/FLSA status:
Salary up to $81,000 per year, depending on qualifications, plus full benefits.

Position Available:
November 1, 2010

Contact:
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, state application, and a one-page statement of qualifications to Chris.Greene@doj.ca.gov by September 14, 2010.

 Posted August 31, 2010

The Attorney Development Manager will work with the firm's Director of Attorney Development and firm management to assist associates in the areas of integration, skill development and relationship building. The Attorney Development Manager will have responsibilities for program implementation and will work with the Director of Attorney Development to design, implement and provide ongoing support for associate training initiatives, including the design and implementation of a competency framework and related training. The Attorney Development Manager will also oversee firm-wide CLE compliance and training, and any other attorney development initiatives requiring his/her involvement.

The role will require effective collaboration with the firm's Practice Group Business Managers, Knowledge Management, Attorney Development Committee leadership, Technology Department, Client Relations, Diversity, local Office Administrators, CLE Coordinators and the Recruiting Department, including the ability to exercise good business judgment and diplomacy in complex situations and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

Qualifications: Law firm experience required. JD with law firm associate experience preferred. Professional development experience in a law firm setting preferred. Experience in developing and implementing adult training programs preferred. Qualified candidates must have exceptional presentation, communication, organizational and project management skills, and the ability to remain solutions-focused under pressure. Candidates also must be able to manage multiple priorities, analyze needs, evaluate alternatives and implement solutions - and build strong working relationships with colleagues at all levels of seniority across departments firm-wide.

Attorney Development Manager (Position 2)

The Attorney Development Manager will work with the firm's Director of Attorney Development and firm management to identify, design and implement new and ongoing strategic attorney development initiatives. Specifically, the Attorney Development Manager will be responsible for the design, implementation and management of the firm's enhanced mentoring program ("Building Bridges"). The Attorney Development Manager will also provide ongoing support to the firm-wide Attorney Development Committee, including consistent collaboration with local committee chairs and liaisons. The Attorney Development Manager will also support the firm's leadership training initiatives, alternative career paths efforts and any other attorney development initiatives requiring his/her involvement.

The role will require effective collaboration with Attorney Development Committee leadership, Practice Group Business Managers, Client Relations, Diversity, local Office Administrators and the Recruiting Department, including the ability to exercise good business judgment and diplomacy in complex situations and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

Qualifications: Law firm experience required. JD or graduate level organizational development degree preferred. Professional development experience in a law firm setting preferred. Experience in developing and implementing adult training programs preferred. Qualified candidates must have exceptional presentation, communication, organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze needs, evaluate alternatives and implement solutions.

Please send resume and cover letter to Jennifer Severson, JSeverson@perkinscoie.com

Posted August 20, 2010 

UTC law firm seeks paralegal/legal secretary with 5+ years experience in qualified retirement plans (DBPP, MMP, and PSP).  Corporate and Real Estate, Estate Planning and Trust Administration, as well as  Litigation skills a plus.  Must be a team player with the ability to learn quickly and work proficiently in a fast-paced, professional atmosphere.  Email letter and resume to Resume858@att.net.

Posted 8/19/2010

Under-10 attorney downtown SD law firm established 25+ years seeks Law Office Manager/Administrator.  Minimum qualifications: college degree; 5 years CA law firm administration/book-keeping experience. Prefer Excel, PeopleSoft or equivalent HR and/or payroll software experience, CPA or similar post-graduate degree(s), certifications. Responsibilities include HR management of staff, payroll and benefits administration through general ledger, client and vendor billing.  Excellent compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.   Please send resumes to cara.coogan@ajilonoffice.com.

Posted June 15, 2010