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Enthusiasm for all perspectives: We’re smarter and stronger when everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. We welcome unique viewpoints and ideas, and we make opportunities for you and your career to thrive.
Support to feel your best and do your best: Wellness is integral to building a successful career and a rich life. That’s why our benefits program supports your physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, with an emphasis on work-life balance.
Real rewards for real work: We offer generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Senior Administrator is in an administrative function within Human Resources, and will assist with the administration, analysis, and communication of the compensation programs for attorneys.
This position helps maintain the day-to-day administrative operations of the promotion and compensation programs (the “Attorney Processes”). This position works under supervision but also relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
This position can be Specialist or Senior Specialist, depending on experience.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Oversee, facilitate, and collaborate on all Attorney processes
- Communicate the Attorney processes and policies to Management, Firm Leaders, and Attorneys including schedules, plans, announcements, reminders, templates, presentations, and FAQs
- Maintain and develop the applications and tools used to manage and run the Attorney Processes
- Provide Management, Firm Leaders, Compensation Committees, and Attorneys with data, documentation, and information required to make informed decisions
- Oversee the production and reporting of aggregate and individual attorney data
- Support and drive the implementation of process changes and decisions
- Coordinate with the accounting Attorney Compensation team on providing Attorney financial metrics
- Monitor and report on industry developments and trends in Attorney compensation in all relevant markets
- Maintain annual documents, charts, presentations, and spreadsheets
- Oversee event logistics related to attorney promotion and compensation processes
Job Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong project management and collaboration skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range $97,000 - $151,000
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that MWE provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear
Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Work Environment:
Typical indoor office environment
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong project management and collaboration skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
McDermott Will & Schulte Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about McDermott Will & Schulte and has not been reviewed or approved by McDermott Will & Schulte.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonus programs often match or exceed market, with discretionary and special awards that materially raise total compensation in strong years. Merit-driven structures are seen as enhancing overall satisfaction among attorneys.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation communications and public announcements outline explicit base and bonus levels by year, reinforcing clarity around pay expectations. Market-scale adjustments and stated increases support perceptions of fairness.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Well-being initiatives include 24/7 mental-health access, individual coaching, mindfulness resources, and billable credit for certain activities that integrate wellness into work. On-site counselor support in select offices and app-based tools further extend day-to-day support.
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