Paralegal Director

10-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO friendly job title: Paralegal Director at Law Firm - Chicago, Milwaukee, Washington DC, Boston, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Tampa, New York, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles

H1: Join Our Team as a Paralegal Director at Foley & Lardner

H2: Exciting Opportunity for a Director, Paralegals at Leading Law Firm

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- Manage All Aspects of Foley & Lardner's Paraprofessional Program
- Drive Firm-Wide Strategic Direction and Management for Paraprofessionals
- Develop and Implement Innovative Approaches to Process Improvement
- Support Professional Development and Advancement of Paraprofessionals
- Collaborate with Legal Departments and Finance on Paraprofessional Billing Rates
- Competitive Salary Range: $171,800 - $280,100

Summary:

Foley & Lardner is seeking a highly qualified Paralegal Director to join their team in various locations across the US. The Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of the firm's paraprofessional program, including recruiting, training, performance management, and work allocation. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of legal and/or paraprofessional experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role. This is a full-time, exempt position with a competitive salary range of $171,800 - $280,100.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain a firm-wide paraprofessional program encompassing all three law departments - Business Law, Intellectual Property, and Litigation.
- Analyze existing programs and recommend and implement changes as necessary.
- Introduce strategic and innovative approaches to process improvement to enhance overall operation and client service.
- Develop hiring criteria and advancement frameworks for consistency across departments.
- Support professional development of paraprofessionals through onboarding, training, and knowledge management.
- Proactively address attorney and client support needs and create workflow coverage plans.
- Monitor utilization and realization of paraprofessionals and adjust resources as needed.
- Collaborate with legal departments and finance on paraprofessional billing rates.
- Prepare and oversee budget for paraprofessional program.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Minimum of 10 years of legal and/or paraprofessional experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Experience working with paraprofessionals in multiple practice areas preferred.

Inclusion and Diversity:

Foley & Lardner LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

Benefits:

Foley & Lardner offers a comprehensive benefit program, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement, disability and life insurance, adoption assistance, and backup care for dependents.

Salary Information:

As required by the CA Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act and New York City Human Rights Law, the expected salary range for this position is between $171,800 - $280,100. The actual offered amount will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.

Join the Team:

If you are a highly experienced and motivated professional with a passion for managing and developing paraprofessionals, Foley & Lardner is the perfect place for you. Apply now to become our Paralegal Director and help us drive strategic direction and excellence in client service.

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Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents

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Management, Recruiting, Onboarding, Training, Performance Management, Compensation, Utilization, Work Allocation, Budgeting, Building Relationships

Bachelor's Degree

Interested candidates can apply through the Foley & Lardner LLP website.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree, 10+ years of legal and/or paraprofessional experience, 5+ years of managerial experience

Legal