Law Office Manager - Puget Sound
Location: Seattle, Washington
Description: Boeing is in need of Law Office Manager - Puget Sound right now, this position will be dwelled in Washington. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Boeing Law Department is seeking a Law Office Manager (Regional Business Manager) for Puget Sound to lead and manage legal support staff based at multiple locations in the region. Legal! training or law office management or work experience is required, as is solid, recent experience with direct employee performance management. Preference will be given to candidates with Masters Degree-level education.
Major duties include but are not limited to: working with the Law Department Business Management team and attorney-managers to provide office and administrative support to attorneys at multiple locations throughout the region, implementing policies and procedures and setting operational goals; addressing workload issues, backup staffing, expected levels of support, employee morale, training and development, office standards, schedules, and customer satisfaction; in close coordination with attorney-managers, recruiting, hiring, and developing support staff as needed; coaching, counseling, mentoring and providing developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities; providing on-going developmental f! eedback to employees; recognizing contributions of individuals! and teams to improve employee satisfaction and retain a skilled and motivated workforce; working closely with attorneys to manage support staff performance, including establishing goals, gathering performance feedback, rating performance, conducting performance and salary reviews, and addressing performance problems, including administering corrective action up to and including termination; working with Law Department Business Management team to determine and communicate policies and procedures and further cross-regional cooperation and initiatives in support of the Law Department Support Staff Skill Team; managing office space for the region, and ensuring appropriate office tools are provided efficiently and effectively; overseeing and executing special projects as necessary.
Job competencies include: Excellent leadership, people, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects, establish priorities to m! eet deadlines, and work effectively with individuals across multiple functions, levels, and locations; excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, and a process-oriented, continuous improvement focus; a positive attitude regarding change and the ability to work well with and motivate others; must be self-starting, self-motivated, have strong schedule commitment, and customer focus.
Boeing Leadership Attributes
[ + ] Charts the Course
Starts with the customer ends with the customer. Translates strategy into actionable objectives and plans. Communicates clearly at one-on-one and group levels. Conveys sense of purpose and mission that motivates others. Maintains direction, balancing big-picture concern with day-to-day issues.
[ + ] Delivers Results
Keeps his/her promises. Does not rationalize shortfalls and is accountable. Demonstrates strong operational skills. Marshals the other Leadership Attributes in meeting commitments. C! apitalizes on unanticipated opportunities and changing circumstances to! meet commitments.
[ + ] Finds a Way
Continuously monitors customers and operations to spot issues. Faces reality and adjusts to keep commitments. Models confidence that sees change as opportunities. Uses Boeing complexity as leverage, not an excuse.
[ + ] Inspires Others
Energizes, excites, and motivates others. Creates and models a confident and winning atmosphere. Builds teams whose impact is far greater than the sum of their parts. Inspires in ways that are consistent with Boeing's values. Celebrates success and learns from disappointments. Creates an atmosphere where all see opportunities to stretch, take risks, create, contribute and learn.
[ + ] Lives the Boeing Values
Models, leads and is committed to the Boeing values, principles and business-conduct policies. Earns the trust and respect of all Boeing stakeholders. Ensures effective business, compliance and financial controls. Promotes integrity in all that we do. Demonstrates! commitment to and takes advantage of diversity. Creates an environment of respect and inclusion. Does not use abusive or intimidating behavior. Bounds vigorous pursuit of individual and business objectives with overall interest and reputation of the company.
[ + ] Sets High Expectations
Sets high expectations rooted in ensuring competitiveness. Sets high expectations for him/herself first. Has courage to raise the bar continuously/routinely. Holds self and others accountable for continuous improvement. Communicates expectations directly, openly and effectively. Shows people and teams how to reach (acts as a coach).
Competencies
General
[ + ] Adaptability
Understands changes in own and fellow K level managers' work and situations; explains the logic or basis for change to employees and/or fellow first level managers; is seen as an expert first level management resource on information about changes affecting own and fellow fir! st level managers' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportuni! ties for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow first level managers and external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
[ + ] Building A Successful Team
Works with other K level managers to ensure the purpose and importance of the team are clarified (e.g., team has a clear charter or mission statement); guides the setting of specific and measurable team goals and objectives. Works with other K level managers to help clarify roles and responsibilities of team members; helps ensure that necessary steering, review, or support functions are in place. Works with other K level managers to make procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to ! remove obstacles to team accomplishments. Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents. Shares important or relevant information with other K level managers and the team. Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.
[ + ] Building Organizational Talent
Determines and advises own team and other K level managers on the mix and level of capability required by the business to support current and future objectives; assesses the key strengths and development opportunities of own and other groups. Consistently and proactively identifies developmental assignments and the potential learning within the assignment; consistently and proactively matches assignments with individual developmental opportunities. Provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging managerial assignments that bui! ld confidence and credibility; provides such individuals with a persona! l vision for this future. Collaborates with other K level managers in aligning support systems, accountabilities, and incentives, which ensure a learning environment. Proactively supports and advocates deserving individuals; actively pursues appropriate recognition, rewards, and resources for strong performers; when necessary, defends strong performers, even in the face of challenges; collaborates with other K level managers in establishing organizational systems to encourage talented individuals to remain within the organization; addresses individuals' needs for flexibility within the organizational structure; provides a clear career path for talented individuals that provides challenge and career satisfaction.
[ + ] Communication
Consistently and proactively clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, hum! or, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection; consistently frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow K level managers and other internal employees in effective communication techniques
[ + ] Continuous Improvement
Consistently and proactively reviews processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs with fellow K level managers, other people throughout the organization, and external customers. Consistently and proactively identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps ! or key variances; explores relationships between conditions and effects! ; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Consistently and proactively generates ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Consistently and proactively tests solutions; gathers feedback from fellow K level managers, other people throughout the organization and external customers; on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.
[ + ] Managing Conflict
As a K level manager, establishes a clear and compelling rationale for resolving the conflict and communicates the rationale to all involved parties. Collects information from relevant sources to gain a complete understanding the conflict. Objectively views the conflict from all sides. Stays focused on resolving the conflict and avoids personal issues and attacks. Presents and seeks potential solutions or positive courses of action. Takes positive action to resol! ve the conflict in a way that addresses the issue, dissipates the conflict, and maintains the relationship. Summarizes to ensure that all are aware of agreements and required actions.
Technical
Basic Qualifications For Consideration
Do you have law firm or in-house counsel experience?
Do you have experience managing direct-report employees?
Typical Education/Experience
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Boeing.
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This position will be opened on: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:34:28 GMT
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