Senior Practice Operations Lead

White-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,600 - 146,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Vacation time

Parental leave

Job summary

White & Case is seeking a Level 5 Senior Team Lead in Washington, DC to manage day-to-day legal secretarial operations, coordinate coverage, and supervise practice assistants. The role focuses on high-level organization, confidential handling of matters, and ensuring world-class client service within the practice floors.

Responsibilities include scheduling, performance reviews, overtime approvals, and collaboration with attorneys to optimize workflow.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ legal secretarial experience required.
• Notary Public license is beneficial but not required.
• Foreign language capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to attorneys, clients, visitors, and colleagues; act as liaison between legal staff and admin departments.
• Manage workflow and calendars; assist with overflow and practice-related responsibilities.
• Mentor and support new Practice Assistants; participate in performance reviews and coverage planning.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and office logistics; prepare itineraries and client bills.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma

College degree (advantageous)

Job description

White & Case is seeking a Level 5 Senior Team Lead in Washington, DC to manage day-to-day legal secretarial operations, coordinate coverage, and supervise practice assistants. The role focuses on high-level organization, confidential handling of matters, and ensuring world-class client service within the practice floors.

Responsibilities include scheduling, performance reviews, overtime approvals, and collaboration with attorneys to optimize workflow.