Hybrid Legal Office Team Leader

Posted 9 hours ago

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About the role

  • Team Leader for a high-performing Legal Support Team in an insurance company. Leading operations, compliance, and mentoring in California Workers’ Compensation Legal Offices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead ongoing direction, coaching, and training for direct reports and new hires
  • Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings focused on performance, engagement, and professional development
  • Recognize high performance and proactively support team members who need coaching to meet standards
  • Oversee daily workflow, monitor workloads, and ensure timely review of incoming mail
  • Track and analyze support staff productivity and output
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality
  • Provide leadership in issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with the Law Office Administrator on clerical operations, staffing needs, and production goals
  • Attend huddles with support staff, attorneys, and management
  • Participate in monthly regional meetings with Pacific leadership
  • Leverage Workday to approve payroll, PTO, employee profiles, meeting notes, and goals
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and off-boarding of support staff
  • Review and approve expense reports in PeopleSoft
  • Approve Coupa supply orders and manage vendor-related requests
  • Assist with monthly reporting and operational metrics
  • Support State Bar requirements, CLE renewals, and certificate tracking
  • Organize team events in partnership with the Law Office Administrator

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department environment
  • Prior people leadership or equivalent experience, including mentorship, project oversight, and training
  • Working knowledge of California Workers’ Compensation law and board systems
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex information in coaching and training settings
  • Demonstrated thought leadership with the ability to influence positive outcomes
  • A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with a positive outlook
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office and enterprise systems
  • College degree or equivalent professional experience
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Must reside in the Greater Los Angeles or surrounding area.

Benefits

  • short-term or annual bonuses
  • long-term incentives
  • on-the-spot recognition

Job title

Legal Office Team Leader

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$84,800 - $127,200 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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