Paralegal Manager

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Posted Sep 4, 2026

Remote · US · Worldwide Full Time

$78K – $244K/yr

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Overview

This role administers the Paralegal Program firmwide and supports legal teams handling transactional, compliance, and litigation matters. The Paralegal Manager reports to the Director – Paralegals & Practice Professionals and is responsible for operational efficiency, professional development, and ensuring high-quality legal support.

The position primarily supports the Firm’s Complex Tort Strategic Business Unit and requires expertise directing large teams of paralegals handling high-volume litigation cases, including sophisticated multi-jurisdictional mass tort & complex product liability matters. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Stay informed of legal industry developments and Complex Tort trends.
Lead and manage paralegals to ensure delivery of excellent services to stakeholders.
Demonstrate process improvement and workflow design acumen.
Apply strong understanding of business operations, project management methodologies, and industry trends.
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functionally to support 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 for Firm attorneys.
Collaborate with the legal recruiting team to identify, interview, and make paralegal hiring recommendations.
Facilitate paralegal departures and transitions, with support from 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 firm culture, systems, and workflows.

Training & Career Development

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

Performance Management

Collaborate with the Performance and Compensation team and Managing Directors on annual performance evaluations and compensation recommendations for paralegals and practice professionals.
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.

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.
Demonstrated 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.
Exhibit 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 directing large teams of paralegals handling high-volume litigation cases, including multi-jurisdictional mass tort & complex product liability matters.

Compensation & Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary 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

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon 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
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements
And more