Legal Administrator

Washington, DC, USA
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Job Description

The Secretary of the Senate’s Senate Chief Counsel for Employment is seeking a Legal Administrator. This is supervisory, administrative work managing the administrative operations of a legal office, including supervising all non-attorney personnel; serving as a liaison between attorneys and staff; evaluating and providing oversight of the office’s operating and information systems; overseeing and managing the office’s finances; assisting in client development activities; and evaluating, managing, and maintaining the facilities of the office. Work includes identifying and planning for the changing needs of the organization; sharing responsibility for strategic planning with the Chief Counsel; and partnering with the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel to select, train, and develop SCCE staff. Work is bound by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; and the Senate Ethics Manual, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities and handling assignments. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the Employment link of Webster or https://www.senate.gov/employment. This position is open until filled.