Morrison & Foerster LLP, an AmLaw 20 law firm with 16 offices worldwide, has an opening for a Paralegal Supervisor in our Los Angeles office.
Morrison & Foerster LLP is a premier global law firm committed to delivering success for our clients around the world. We achieve that by hiring the best talent for every position in our firm. Our progressive workplace policies and our commitment to diversity and collegiality create an environment ideally suited to teamwork and collaboration. We are proud of our numerous workplace awards, including being named to FORTUNE’s list of Best Companies to Work For, American Lawyer’s ''A'' list, and for several years running, have been the Vault survey’s #1 law firm for diversity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Paralegal Supervisor you will handle the day-to-day supervision and administration of the office’s paralegal program, in addition to regular paralegal duties. Promote department’s effectiveness, including assessing team and client needs; organizing and directing workflow; training, coaching and motivating team. Perform other related department and firm duties as assigned. Ensure client services and satisfaction are attained in all areas of position.
QUALIFICATIONS
1) Bachelor’s degree and one year of law related experience or certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program required, and strong academic record desired.
2) Minimum of seven years relevant paralegal experience is strongly preferred.
3) Previous supervisory experience is required.
4) Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
5) Ability to analyze needs and to determine priorities based on business objectives.
6) High client service ethic and a proven record in delivering exemplary client satisfaction to external and internal client constituencies.
7) Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships.
8) Ability to apply big picture understanding to decision making.
9) A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and interactions.
10) Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation.
11) Ability to maintain confidential information.
12) Flexibility regarding work schedule to meet position needs outside of regular business hours.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on-line by visiting http://www.mofo.com or click here to go directly to the Careers link
This job is listed under job ID 21453.
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