Senior Manager, Legal Assistants & Operations

White & Case; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Vacation & Leave

Job summary

White & Case in New York is seeking a Director of Legal Assistants to lead a team of Legal Assistants and Senior Legal Support Specialists. You will mentor, manage performance, and oversee staffing while coordinating with attorneys and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient case handling.

This role reports to the Director of Legal Assistants and requires strong Excel and communication skills, with a focus on delivering world-class client service and maintaining ethical standards in daily

Qualifications

• College degree from four-year college or university.
• 3-5 years as a Legal Assistant Manager.
• Experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Strong Excel skills with data analysis.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Legal Assistants and Senior Legal Support Specialists.
• Monitor utilization and prepare monthly team utilization analysis for Director review.
• Coordinate with internal legal teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient case handling.
• Review and approve timesheets and overtime reports.
• Design and present training materials for Legal Assistants.
• Guide Associates on effective use of Legal Assistant support.
• Liaise with Practice Technology group and litigation service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Excel advanced functions

Recruiting/Interviewing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

White & Case in New York is seeking a Director of Legal Assistants to lead a team of Legal Assistants and Senior Legal Support Specialists. You will mentor, manage performance, and oversee staffing while coordinating with attorneys and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient case handling.

This role reports to the Director of Legal Assistants and requires strong Excel and communication skills, with a focus on delivering world-class client service and maintaining ethical standards in daily