Corporate Operations Specialist
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, San Francisco, CA, United States
As Corporate Department Operations Specialist, you will drive overall operational performance and efficiency for one or more of the groups in the Corporate Department. This role demands a dynamic individual who can exercise independent judgment, influence and leadership, manage (and handle) adapting priorities, improve communication, build consensus across diverse stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across teams. A Corporate Department Operations Specialist acts as a strategic advisor and problem solver, identifying gaps and bridging them across an array of operational matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operational Support
t:Serve as primary liaison between the group’s partners and the firm’s administrative teams, acting independently and utilizing discretion whenever possible to facilitate decision-making, enabling the partners to focus primarily on client work and business development
ng:Monitor, identify and communicate the group’s recruiting needs to Attorney Recruiting including obtaining approvals for new reqs, preparing job descriptions, screening candidates, organizing interviews, obtaining offer approvals, e
tc.Coordinate with Career Development on the slotting process from the firm’s Launch program based on guidance from the partne
rs.Manage and optimize the group’s participation in the firm’s Summer Associate program and Launch progr
am.Ensure a seamless onboarding and integration process for new associat
Attorney Productivity and Development
ent:Support the partners in the firm’s associate and counsel performance review process, equipping partners to deliver impactful leadership and guidance to associa
tes.Coordinate with the partners to ensure the group’s associates and counsel are receiving all necessary training and support from the Career Development and Professional Development te
ams.Monitor associate and counsel utilization, alerting members to consistently underutilized attorneys, and assist in addressing the underutilizat
ion.Assist in work allocation staffing requests, collaborating with Career Development when necess
ary.Act as the group’s liaison to the Human Resources team on issues relating to attorney performance, compensation, leaves, transfers, visa issues,
etc.Assist in preparing the business case for associate and counsel promoti
ons.Support the group’s process for identifying future member candidates and assist in compiling the business case for member promoti
Business Development
ment:Serve as point of contact with the firm’s Business Development, Marketing and Communications teams, coordinating opportunities and driving event manage
ment.Ensure members have support for identifying and pitching new business prosp
ects.Serve as point of contact with the firm’s Pricing Team and Pricing Commi
nance:Monitor practice group and member financial perfor
mance.Provide members with monthly financial performance reports, alerting them to performance i
ssues.Monitor senior associate and counsel margin and assist in addressing attorneys with consistently below target ma
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
ments: Bachelor's degree strongly pr
eferred.Minimum five years’ of progressively responsible experience in a similar practice manageme
nt role.Law firm experience is highly pr
eferred.Must be able work independently andhandle sensitive matters with dis
cretion.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with PowerBI and Smartsheet pr
eferred.Experience analyzing financial data and translating analysis into actionable i
nsights.Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solvin
g skillsHighly effective communicator with strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal
skills.Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight de
adlines.Possesses a strong ability to work successfully across multiple functional teams in t
The primary location for this job posting is in San Francisco, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as per year. The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefi
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operational Support
t:Serve as primary liaison between the group’s partners and the firm’s administrative teams, acting independently and utilizing discretion whenever possible to facilitate decision-making, enabling the partners to focus primarily on client work and business development
ng:Monitor, identify and communicate the group’s recruiting needs to Attorney Recruiting including obtaining approvals for new reqs, preparing job descriptions, screening candidates, organizing interviews, obtaining offer approvals, e
tc.Coordinate with Career Development on the slotting process from the firm’s Launch program based on guidance from the partne
rs.Manage and optimize the group’s participation in the firm’s Summer Associate program and Launch progr
am.Ensure a seamless onboarding and integration process for new associat
Attorney Productivity and Development
ent:Support the partners in the firm’s associate and counsel performance review process, equipping partners to deliver impactful leadership and guidance to associa
tes.Coordinate with the partners to ensure the group’s associates and counsel are receiving all necessary training and support from the Career Development and Professional Development te
ams.Monitor associate and counsel utilization, alerting members to consistently underutilized attorneys, and assist in addressing the underutilizat
ion.Assist in work allocation staffing requests, collaborating with Career Development when necess
ary.Act as the group’s liaison to the Human Resources team on issues relating to attorney performance, compensation, leaves, transfers, visa issues,
etc.Assist in preparing the business case for associate and counsel promoti
ons.Support the group’s process for identifying future member candidates and assist in compiling the business case for member promoti
Business Development
ment:Serve as point of contact with the firm’s Business Development, Marketing and Communications teams, coordinating opportunities and driving event manage
ment.Ensure members have support for identifying and pitching new business prosp
ects.Serve as point of contact with the firm’s Pricing Team and Pricing Commi
nance:Monitor practice group and member financial perfor
mance.Provide members with monthly financial performance reports, alerting them to performance i
ssues.Monitor senior associate and counsel margin and assist in addressing attorneys with consistently below target ma
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
ments: Bachelor's degree strongly pr
eferred.Minimum five years’ of progressively responsible experience in a similar practice manageme
nt role.Law firm experience is highly pr
eferred.Must be able work independently andhandle sensitive matters with dis
cretion.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with PowerBI and Smartsheet pr
eferred.Experience analyzing financial data and translating analysis into actionable i
nsights.Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solvin
g skillsHighly effective communicator with strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal
skills.Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight de
adlines.Possesses a strong ability to work successfully across multiple functional teams in t
The primary location for this job posting is in San Francisco, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as per year. The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefi
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