Legal Practice Support Supervisor - Hybrid (Pittsburgh)

Confidential Careers

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Job summary

Confidential Careers in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant Supervisor to oversee daily legal support operations, manage Practice Assistant staff, and ensure timely, accurate attorney support services. The role emphasizes staff development, workflow coordination, productivity management, and process improvement.

A strong background in legal support with leadership and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a legal support position working directly with attorneys.
Prior hands-on experience as a Legal Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Administrative Assistant.
Demonstrated experience with legal support operations and attorney workflow coordination.

Responsibilities

Supervise and develop Practice Assistant staff, ensuring high-quality legal support.
Coordinate workloads and staffing coverage to meet attorney needs and deadlines.
Oversee task distribution and completion through centralized legal support functions.
Lead training initiatives for Practice Assistants, including legal technology and procedures.
Monitor productivity metrics and implement workflow improvements.
Evaluate staffing requirements including PTO coverage and leaves.
Partner with administrative leadership on evaluations and staff development.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new Practice Assistants.
Stay current with legal support technology, including AI tools and adoption.
Participate in firm-wide projects impacting legal support operations.
Review and approve timecards, PTO, and overtime.