The LSS II will plan, organize, and assign legal secretarial teams and clerical staff in providing legal and clerical services to the legal staff. The incumbent will supervise the planning and flow of work; assign and reassign staff to meet changing workload conditions; plan, review, evaluate, and recommend changes of operating procedures and through subordinates, direct their implementation, including preparation of manuals; and perform a wide variety of administrative duties to maintain the support functions of a large legal office. Disseminates changes in policy and procedures to support staff on a regular basis; holds team/staff meetings and meets with attorney staff to discuss the efforts of the support staff to provide quality service. Performs ongoing reports and special projects as delegated by the Office Manager or Statewide Manager. Recruits and hires support personnel, including subordinate supervisors. Assures that support employees receive adequate training and monitors continuing training efforts. Approves probationary reports of performance and takes or recommends appropriate personnel action, and counsels employees.