Manager, Legal Operations and Initiatives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, directs, manages and evaluates the day-to-day operations and production of OGCSupport staff.
• Facilitate departmental software needs, system changes and training, including matter management software, panel counsel billing system, among others.
• Oversee handling of all incoming mail for litigated matters.
• Responsible for overseeing all electronic and other court filings and service of documents as needed in various jurisdictional filings.
• Oversee handling of all incoming mail for litigated claims across multiple brands.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5 years of experience
• 1 year of leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• PMP Certification preferred, not required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities.
• Ability to make competent, independent decisions.
• Ability and proficiency in the use of computers and Company standard software specific to position.
• Knowledge of team building and employee motivation theories with the ability to manage employee teams.
• Ability to interact with others to build consensus and get decisions implemented.
• Knowledge of other functional areas; understand impact on Litigation functions.
• Ability to effectively present budgetary and/or cost information and respond to questions as appropriate.
• Ability to establish workflow, manages multiple projects and meet necessary deadlines.
• Ability to perform other assignments at locations outside the office.
• Familiar with laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to insurance, as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises a varied number of employees in the designated department(s).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.