Legal Analyst Supervisor

Consilio LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical and vision benefits

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Short/long-term disability

Long-term care

401(k) with profit-sharing

Job summary

Consilio, LLC’s client firm in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Legal Analyst Supervisor to build and lead the Legal Analyst team. You will recruit, onboard, train, and mentor analysts, while coordinating staffing for complex matters and supervising performance.

The role requires paralegal experience, leadership ability, and strong project management. A hybrid schedule with in-office days is expected, along with standard firm benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of paralegal or related legal experience, including at least two years of leadership or team supervision experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and all levels of Firm personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Proven ability to solve problems, lead projects, manage competing priorities, communicate progress effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of court rules, filing requirements, and electronic filing procedures, including PACER and ECF.
• Proficiency in legal research using LexisNexis, and other internet-based research tools.
• Experience performing legal and factual cite checking, including Shepardizing, and Bluebook citation review.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations, workload distribution, utilization, and long-range staffing plans for the Legal Analyst team.
• Manage Legal Analyst performance management process by establishing expectations, providing coaching and feedback, conducting evaluations, and addressing performance concerns.
• Partner with Human Resources to oversee legal administrative responsibilities, including time entry, expense reports, attendance, leave requests, and overtime, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employment-related matters, including new hires, status changes, terminations, employee relations, policy implementation, and Legal Analyst initiatives.
• Consult with attorneys and legal professionals and the Human Resources Manager to ensure appropriate group assignment structure to support Firm and client needs.
• Lead and participate in the recruiting, interviewing, selection, onboarding, orientation, and training process for the Firm’s 2-Year Legal Analyst Program.
• Perform billable legal work in support of client matters, as assigned.
• Maintain proficiency in Firm software, systems, and procedures to support operational excellence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

LexisNexis

PACER/ECF

Bluebook

Job description

The Direct Hire Division of Consilio, LLC is working with a highly regarded firm that is seeking to hire a Legal Analyst Supervisor to join their DC office. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.

About the firm:

Our client is a prestigious DC based boutique law firm that specializes in telecom, technology regulation, trial and appellate litigation, legal and governmental ethics, energy, privacy practices and more. The Firm has over 75 attorneys and business professionals firmwide. They are diverse, client-focused, and combine professional excellence and personal fulfillment by working very hard to maintain our legal expertise and excellent reputation.

About the role:

The Legal Analyst Supervisor is a Senior level paralegal who will be responsible for development of the Legal Analyst team, supervising and overseeing the Legal Analysts, which includes recruiting and onboarding new hires for the Firm’s 2-Year Legal Analyst Program; training and professional development coordination; managing employee performance; assessing Legal Analysts workload; supervising Legal Analyst team members regarding tasks and projects, and overseeing large-scale case staffing and support. The Legal Analyst Supervisor also serves as the primary point of contact for all Legal Analyst assignment matters; mentors Legal Analyst team members; and contributes to ongoing Firm projects and initiatives as part of the Firm Administrative management team. The Legal Analyst Supervisor will also provide senior level project management and paralegal expertise to complex billable matters and projects. This position may travel based on Firm needs and reports to the Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations, workload distribution, utilization, and long-range staffing plans for the Legal Analyst team.
• Manage Legal Analyst performance management process by establishing expectations, providing coaching and feedback, conducting evaluations, and addressing performance concerns.
• Partner with Human Resources to oversee Legal administrative responsibilities, including time entry, expense reports, attendance, leave requests, and overtime, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Firm policies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employment-related matters, including new hires, status changes, terminations, employee relations, policy implementation, and Legal Analyst initiatives.
• Consult with attorneys and legal professionals and the Human Resources Manager to ensure appropriate group assignment structure to support Firm and client needs.

Recruitment & Professional Development

• Lead and participate in the recruiting, interviewing, selection, onboarding, orientation, and training process for the Firm’s 2-Year Legal Analyst Program.
• Manage Legal Analyst performance management process by establishing expectations, providing coaching and feedback, conducting evaluations, and addressing performance concerns.
• Responsible for training, professional development, mentoring, and team building efforts for Legal Analysts.
• Perform billable legal work in support of client matters, as assigned
• Maintain proficiency in Firm software, systems, and procedures to support operational excellence
• Perform other related duties as assigned

About you:

Education and Experience:

Required

• Minimum of seven years of paralegal or related legal experience, including at least two years of leadership or team supervision experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and all levels of Firm personnel
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships
• Proven ability to solve problems, lead projects, manage competing priorities, communicate progress effectively, and consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough understanding of court rules, filing requirements, and electronic filing procedures, including Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) and Electronic Case Filing (ECF)
• Proficiency in legal research using LexisNexis, and other internet-based research tools
• Experience performing legal and factual cite checking, including Shepardizing, and Bluebook citation review

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisor and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to use discretion, handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated adaptability, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement

Work Schedule:

The Firm’s core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The firm observes a hybrid work model with a minimum three-day in-office presence.

FLSA Status & Payroll: This is an exempt position and pay periods are semi-monthly (15th & 30th of each month).

Benefits: This position is eligible for the firm’s competitive group benefits package to include fully paid medical and vision benefits (for each employee). Coverage for dependents (spouse, child(ren), or domestic partner) will be offered on a cost-sharing basis. The Firm also offers dental, paid time off, short and long-term disability, long-term care, employer 4% 401(k) match, and 9% profit-sharing contribution.

Target Base Salary Range:

$90,000 to $100,000 per year

ELS Consilio, LLC’s Direct Hire Division staffs positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions at Consilio. Please refer to www.consilio.com to view job opportunities within our company. Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.