Paralegal Director

10-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Director of Paralegals at Law Firm

H1 Heading: Exciting Opportunity for a Director of Paralegals at Foley & Lardner

H2 Heading: Lead and Manage Paraprofessionals Across Three Law Departments

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP, a leading law firm, is seeking a Director of Paralegals to join their team. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's paraprofessional program, including recruitment, training, and performance management. The Director will work closely with the three law departments - Business Law, Intellectual Property, and Litigation - to ensure top-notch support for internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain a comprehensive paraprofessional program for all three law departments, with a focus on providing exceptional client service.
- Analyze existing programs and make recommendations for improvements. Implement strategic and innovative approaches to enhance the overall operation of the paraprofessional team.
- Establish hiring criteria and development frameworks to ensure consistency across the law departments. Collaborate with Human Resources as needed.
- Support the professional development of paraprofessionals through onboarding, training, and knowledge management resources.
- Proactively address attorney and client needs by creating workflow coverage plans and monitoring utilization and realization of paraprofessionals.
- Collaborate with legal departments and accounting & finance on paraprofessional billing rates.
- Prepare and oversee budget for the paraprofessional program, including salaries, bonuses, and administrative expenses.
- Build relationships with paraprofessional team, firm leaders, and other stakeholders to achieve goals and responsibilities.

Qualifications

- 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP follows the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and more. The expected salary range for this position, based in Los Angeles or New York, is $171,800 - $280,100. The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, and internal pay equity at Foley.

In summary, Foley & Lardner is seeking a qualified Director of Paralegals to lead and manage their paraprofessional team across all three law departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal and/or paraprofessional experience, including managerial experience, and a . Foley offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, and is an equal opportunity employer. Join our team and help us provide top-notch support to our clients.

Not specified

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

Not specified

Managing, recruiting, onboarding, training and development, performance management, compensation, utilization, work allocation, process improvement, client service, professional development, budgeting, building relationships

Bachelor's Degree

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter online at [company website]

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's Degree

Legal