Paralegal Manager

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Posted Sep 4, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time

$78K – $244K/yr

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Overview

This role administers the Paralegal Program firmwide and drives operational efficiency, professional development, and high-quality legal support for attorneys handling transactional, compliance, and litigation matters.

The Paralegal Manager reports to the Director – Paralegals & Practice Professionals and supports the Firm’s Complex Tort Strategic Business Unit. The position may be filled remotely, or in any of the organization’s locations.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Stay informed of developments, legal industry and Complex Tort trends.
Lead and manage paralegals to ensure delivery of excellent services to stakeholders.
Demonstrate process improvement and workflow design acumen.
Apply knowledge of business operations, project management methodologies, and industry trends.
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functionally to provide support to the Practice Professional Program.
Assess opportunities to integrate automation and AI tools to optimize paralegal workflows.
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functionally to meet strategic objectives.

Staffing

Oversee paralegal work allocation to ensure excellent legal support to attorneys.
Collaborate with the legal recruiting team to identify, interview and make paralegal hiring recommendations.
Facilitate paralegal departures and transitions, with support of the People Business Partner and Practice Specialty Center Leaders.
Coordinate regular paralegal firmwide meetings and communications.
Participate in onboarding of new hires, introducing them to culture, systems, and workflows.

Training & Career Development

Collaborate with Practice Specialty Center Leaders and the Professional Development team to develop appropriate industry-related training programs.
Manage the paralegal mentoring program.

Performance Management

Collaborate with the Performance and Compensation team and Managing Directors on paralegals and Practice Professionals annual performance evaluations and compensation recommendations.
Provide consistent feedback to paralegals as part of ongoing development.
Monitor adherence to firm policies, legal standards, and ethical guidelines while promoting consistency and fairness.
Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and client-centered service excellence within the team.

Productivity

Monitor overall productivity, including utilization, overtime, and time entry compliance.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve reporting methodologies related to performance metrics.
Identify inefficiencies and contribute to implementation of improvements that enhance operational efficiency.

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Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business administration, or related field; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
Minimum 5 years of management experience in legal or Complex Torts.
Minimum 3 years of Paralegal experience in corporate, regulatory, or Complex Tort litigation matters.
Strong judgment, organizational, and time-management skills.
High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, prioritization and communication skills.
Experience with performance management and policy enforcement.
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.
Proficient in project management tools and data interpretation.
Collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving business demands.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with sophisticated multi-jurisdictional mass tort & complex product liability lawsuits as part of a collaborative team.
Expertise directing large teams of paralegals handling high-volume litigation cases.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience. Exact compensation varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Expected compensation ranges by location:

State of California: $120,000 - $244,000
State of Colorado: $110,000 - $196,000
State of Connecticut: $95,000 - $241,000
State of Illinois: $108,000 - $210,000
State of Maine: $81,000 - $188,000
State of Maryland: $116,000 - $176,000
State of Massachusetts: $120,000 - $229,000
State of Minnesota: $120,000 - $198,000
Jersey City, NJ: $130,000 - $236,000
State of New York: $111,000 - $241,000
State of Vermont: $118,000 - $227,000
State of Virginia: $78,000 - $227,000
State of Washington: $116,000 - $220,000
Washington, D.C.: $154,000 - $227,000

Salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent on individual and firm performance.

Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.