Legal Personnel Coordinator

Fenwick is seeking a Legal Personnel Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating and assisting with all aspects of the firm’s legal personnel functions. The Legal Personnel department is responsible for creating and implementing programs and policies to assure the effectiveness and career satisfaction of the firm’s lawyers. These efforts will support Fenwick’s reputation and contribute to its competitive edge as a preeminent law firm, comprised of excellent lawyers providing the highest quality of cost-effective legal services. This position can be based in any of our offices.

• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of all firm policies and practices to relate to attorneys and ensure the appropriate implementation of each.
• Maintain attorney personnel records in Workday.
• Provide administrative support related to legal personnel issues, including but not limited to, policies and procedures, leaves of absence, flexible vacation, performance reviews, hours elections, career development plans, work opportunities, grievances, interpersonal challenges, compensation and bonus matters, reduced schedules and other flexible work arrangements, office transfers, mentoring, coaching needs, transitions, and outplacement counseling.
• Collaboration with team on all aspects of attorney evaluation processes: scheduling meetings, reviewing and editing evaluations, drafting summary messages, identification of performance issues, etc.
• Support partner development programs, including partner coaching, and partner upward reviews.
• Work and collaborate with other administrative departments, such as HR, Diversity & Inclusion and Legal Recruiting, to ensure smooth cross-functional support to attorney population.
• Assist with orientation and integration programs for attorneys.
• Assist with offboarding process for attorneys.
• Coordinate and assist with budgeting and tracking expenses for department. Reconcile monthly American Express account.
• Network with colleagues in competitor law firms.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the confidence and professional demeanor necessary to interact with partners.
• Excellent computer skills, with a proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, within tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Client service orientation and responsiveness.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work hours and for travel between offices, as necessary.

$66,000 - $87,000