Administrative Operations Manager - Complex Litigation - Attorney General's Office

State of Washington•Olympia, WA

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About The Position

The Administrative Operations Manager manages the Division paralegals and all administrative functions of the Division, in partnership with the Division Chief (DC) and all members of the Management Team. This position is responsible for running this diverse legal office from top to bottom. If you thrive managing people and office programs such as HR actions, payroll, equipment & facilities planning, contracts, strategic planning, and essentially influencing all the details of an office while fostering successful and positive colleague relationships, this might be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate will have a unique gift for managing people. The position requires someone who is consistently present with others, listens empathetically, and is committed to the staff's success. They know how to bring out the best in others and flourish in an environment where they're comfortable running meetings, influencing and recommending policy, and rolling up their sleeves and getting things done all in the same day. Working with people, savvy management, and relationship development are the most important skills to succeed in this role.

Requirements

Paralegal certification
Two-year paralegal degree
Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney, including at least two years of supervision experience in a legal setting.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidates will be empathetic and professional.
They will have prior experience managing legal personnel and projects effectively.
They will be comfortable with high-profile work and have the ability and eye for detail to review, make and implement office policies and procedures.
They will have outstanding people skills to build professional relationships in and outside of the division.
They will be a nimble team player and true leader who knows how to work with and develop staff based on individual needs in order to keep the office running.
A true leader who works with the Section Chief and management team to keep the section running as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Demonstrated knowledge of: Paralegal practices, policies, and procedures; Management principles and practices, including training and supervision; Litigation techniques and support
Demonstrated ability to: Develop and implement long and short-range plans; Develop internal operating procedures; Organize, prioritize, and manage a large number of projects, resources, and diversified work groups; Empower employees to contribute their knowledge, creativity, and expertise to further the Division's mission of providing excellent, ethical, and professional legal services; Build and support a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
Typical successful backgrounds for this position include: Law office management; State agency office management; Higher education office management; Administrative professional who has worked up the ranks to office management in a professional environment

Benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.
Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more.
With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.

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