In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an interesting role and opportunity at Hanson Bridgett, open to individual risk staff contributors looking to advance their careers into a management position.

This opportunity and framing being one I thought would be of particular interest to many of you who have reached out to me with personal questions about career development, I spoke with longtime blog reader, firm Partner and General Counsel Brad Hise, to get more detail.

Brad noted:

• “We’re looking for someone with experience managing people and teams, but that doesn’t have to be formal management, if they can point to how they have exercised leadership in other contexts in their work history.
• “The ideal candidate should also be able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively and strategically about law firm process improvement.”
• “I’m looking for someone who will take the time to deeply understand and integrate with our firm culture, policy, and processes — and then work both collaboratively and independently to take our operations to the next level.”
• “We know that the smartest people, with the greatest initiative, read the Bressler Risk Blog, so I want to encourage interested candidates to reach out!”
• “And for those without extensive docketing/records experience, I wanted to note that we understand and expect that most candidates will have a history focused on conflicts and intake. That’s okay, as this is the main focus of this role, but we will expect them to learn the docketing and records pieces on the job. That’s another great opportunity for advancement here.”

 

More on the role: “Senior Manager, Legal Operations (Conflicts/Docketing/Records)Conflicts Attorney” —

• The Senior Manager of Legal Operations will support the firm’s General Counsel and collaborate with the COO, CIO, and Director of Billing & AR to help oversee Hanson Bridgett’s risk management functions.
• This role includes day-to-day supervision of the Conflicts and New Business Intake, Records, and Docketing teams, and plays a key role in ensuring the firm’s compliance with ethical obligations and operational efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Team Supervision & Operations
  • Manage daily operations of the Conflicts, Records, and Docketing teams (approx. 12 staff), including task delegation, workflow oversight, and performance feedback.
  • Ensure timely and accurate conflict checks and new business intake processes in alignment with firm policies.
    Support the Records team in maintaining physical and electronic records systems.
  • Oversee docketing and calendaring processes to ensure compliance with deadlines and procedural accuracy.
• Compliance & Risk Support
  • Review outside counsel guidelines and client service agreements for compliance requirements; coordinate with relevant teams to ensure adherence.
  • Assist with onboarding of lateral hires, focusing on risk-related procedures and documentation.
  • Support the General Counsel with attorney departures, including matter transfers and reassignment coordination.
  • Administer the firm’s ethical wall process, including drafting memoranda and maintaining documentation.
• Policy & Training
  • Help implement and maintain risk management policies and procedures in collaboration with administrative leadership.
  • Conduct orientations for new attorneys and staff on risk-related policies and systems.
  • Assist with firmwide training sessions on risk management topics.
• Technology & Projects
  • Recommend and help implement technology solutions to improve risk management operations.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives that support firmwide operational goals.
  • Occasional Hands-On Support
  • Provide backup support to the Conflicts & New Business Intake team, including conflict searches, NBI form processing, and drafting risk-related documents.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in a law firm risk management or compliance role.
• Experience supervising staff or leading small teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow-through.
• High level of discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to recommend practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with law firm risk management practices and procedures.
• Experience with conflicts, docketing, or records management software (e.g., Intapp, Aderant, iManage).
• Prior experience managing direct reports in a legal or professional services environment.

Salary

• Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $150,000.00 – $175,000.00, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable and will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

 

See the complete job posting for more details on the job requirements and to apply for this position.

 

About Hanson Bridgett

• Our people make us who we are—people like you.. As a member of our professional staff, you’ll have a seat at the table and the opportunity to bring your perspective into the work we do. You’ll work with an array of diverse and interesting attorneys and other professional staff, but you’ll also have freedom to solve problems creatively, using the unique talents that only you bring. This range of perspective fosters an open-minded, supportive environment that ultimately benefits our people, clients, and the communities in which we work. Because without you, we wouldn’t be here, making an impact and leading the way in the legal landscape.
• For as long as our firm has been around, we’ve been proud to have a warm, friendly, team-oriented environment where everyone is welcome. We’re a team that cares about each other, helps each other, collaborates together, and shares successes together—and we’re committed to supporting your development through personal and career growth.
• Our hope is that the people we hire will become part of our team and further our commitment to excellence, hard work, diversity, a sense of humor, and a belief that balancing our personal lives with the high demands of practicing law makes all of us better.

For more detail, see their careers page.

 

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