Paralegal Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the firm's Paralegal Program across all departments

• Enhance operational effectiveness and promote professional growth

• Provide exceptional legal support for attorneys involved in transactional, compliance, and litigation cases

• Assist the Complex Tort Strategic Business Unit

• Manage large teams of paralegals engaged in high-volume litigation

• Keep abreast of trends in the legal industry and Complex Tort

• Lead and supervise paralegals while working in conjunction with leadership and cross-functional teams

• Create and refine processes and workflows

• Evaluate opportunities for integrating automation and AI tools within paralegal workflows

• Supervise the allocation of paralegal tasks and assist in hiring recommendations

• Coordinate paralegal departures, transitions, onboarding, meetings, and communications

• Develop training programs and oversee the paralegal mentoring initiative

• Aid in performance evaluations and compensation suggestions

• Provide ongoing feedback and ensure compliance with firm policies, legal standards, and ethical rules

• Track productivity, utilization, overtime, and compliance with time-entry

• Create and enhance reporting methods for performance metrics

• Recognize inefficiencies and introduce operational enhancements

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business administration, or a related field; or a combination of education and relevant work experience is required

• At least 5 years of management experience within legal or Complex Torts

• Minimum of 3 years as a Paralegal in corporate, regulatory, or Complex Tort litigation

• Strong judgment, organizational, and time-management abilities

• High degree of professional integrity and capacity to maintain confidentiality

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills

• Experience in performance management and policy enforcement

• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment

• Proficient in project management tools and data analysis

• Collaborative mindset and ability to adapt to changing business needs

• Cover letter and resume are mandatory

• Only principal applicants will be considered

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance

• Life insurance coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending account for specific medical and dependent care expenses

• Employee assistance program

• Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays

• Eligibility for participation in a retirement plan program after meeting requirements

• Opportunities for discretionary bonuses based on individual and firm performance