Assistant Manager Of Paralegal Administration

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Assistant Manager of Paralegal Administration
The candidate assists with the oversight of paralegal operations to ensure effectiveness in providing support to the paralegal departments. Meets regularly with paralegal managers to discuss initiatives and projects. Plays an active role in the Firm’s recruiting process by interviewing candidates and helping to make hiring decisions. Assists with the implementation of paralegal policies and procedures to ensure consistency across departments. Works with paralegal managers to track and analyze deal statuses and case load to ensure work allocation within practice groups and case teams. Assists with personnel related issues and counsels paralegals on work performance. Contributes to the planning and execution of the orientation and training program for new corporate and litigation paralegals. Provides support with the timecard approval process across departments. Assists with responding to associate requests for staffing, with a particular focus on developing consistent skills among the members of every team in the department. Collaborates with the trial support team on trial coordination and logistical needs, and with paralegals on staffing coverage. Works with the Technical Litigation Support team to improve workflow processes and provide solutions for greater integration and efficiency. Assists with the preparation of the annual budgets. Maintains and updates internal resources and training materials for paralegals. Performs other duties, as assigned. Bachelor’s degree required. Should have 5+ years of experience in a senior paralegal/case manager role in a law firm. Strong leadership skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and high standards of judgment and discretion. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and coordinate multiple matters at a time. Availability to work additional hours, as needed.

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