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Paralegal Manager
An AMLaw 100 firm is seeking a Paralegal Manager to oversee its approximately 125 paralegals throughout the US and Canada.
Responsibilities
Management
- Manages paralegals in all offices of the Firm
- Provides guidance to paralegals in maintaining appropriate workloads
- Provides paralegals coverage for ongoing client matter demands and special project requirements
- Analyzes productivity reports on a monthly basis, provides workflow analysis
- Administers annual performance reviews of paralegals
- Manages administration of overtime approval and other time and payroll policies
- Conducts disciplinary actions, counseling and terminations in coordination with Human Resources
- Partners with Paralegal Chairs to recommend annual compensation and bonuses for all paralegals
- Conducts regular check-ins with all Paralegals
- Brings paralegals together via virtual meetings at the Practice Group level and hosts an All-Paralegal meeting at least annually
Hiring
- Oversight of the recruitment, evaluation, screening and recommendations of candidates for hire in all offices of the Firm
- Researches, recommends and supervises use of LinkedIn and other platforms to identify and attract candidates
- Participates in onboarding processes for paralegals
Training
- Recommends and develops training and professional development programs for better performance and utilization
- Interacts regularly with paralegals and attorneys to ensure resources, skills and training programs are aligned with practice area needs
- Oversee entry level paralegal program, including training development and implementation
- Networks with peer firms and participates in professional organizations to remain current on industry best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Prior paralegal experience is a plus
- Prior experience in a law firm finance department or experience with data analysis a plus
- Ability to travel on occasion
If you have an interest in this position, please submit your resume (in Word format) to droka@bhsg.com
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