Responsibilities:
- Management and oversight of the corporate paralegals, case assistants, and legal support employees.
- Plan and coordinate work assignments and monitor overall utilization of corporate paralegals and case assistants.
- Develop and administer training and development programs for paralegals and legal support staff.
- Generate, analyze, and summarize management reports.
- Cultivate positive relationships with department chairs and paralegal coordinator.
- Directly supervise and manage employees, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Perform additional duties as directed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience as a supervisor in a law firm environment.
- Corporate paralegal experience required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels within the firm.
- Professional demeanor at all times.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and firm-provided software.
- Willingness to travel to other office locations as needed.
Job Title: Paralegal Manager
H1: Join the Team at McGuireWoods as a Paralegal Manager
H2: Overview and Responsibilities of the Paralegal Manager Position at McGuireWoods
The Paralegal Manager position at McGuireWoods is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join a leading law firm and manage a team of corporate paralegals and legal support staff. With locations across the United States, including Baltimore, Richmond, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York, and Tysons, McGuireWoods offers a dynamic and diverse work environment with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
As the Paralegal Manager, you will work under the direction of the Director of Paralegal and Legal Support Services to oversee the firm's corporate paralegals and serve as a resource for all paralegals and legal support staff. You will be responsible for managing and delegating work assignments, monitoring utilization of staff, and developing and administering training programs. In addition, you will generate and analyze management reports and cultivate positive relationships with department chairs and the paralegal coordinator.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience as a supervisor in a law firm environment. Corporate paralegal experience is required, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for liaising with personnel at all levels of the firm. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other firm-provided software is necessary, and the ability to travel to other office locations as needed is also required.
McGuireWoods offers a competitive salary range of $109,599 to $166,996 for this full-time position. In addition to excellent benefits, the firm also offers a hybrid remote option for most employees, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. If you are a dedicated and experienced paralegal manager looking for a new opportunity, consider joining the team at McGuireWoods. Apply now and take the next step in your career.
