Paralegal Manager

Maynard Nexsen PC; Birmingham (AL); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Maynard Nexsen PC is seeking a Paralegal Manager to lead and develop the firm’s paralegals across designated offices, ensuring productivity, optimal staffing, and adherence to policies. You will oversee recruiting, training, and performance management while coordinating workflow and budget considerations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of paralegal experience, and at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity within a professional services environment.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of paralegal experience.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in a professional services environment with client interface preferred.
• Familiarity with law firm workflows and accounting principles.

Mansioni

• Direct and manage paralegals across multiple offices.
• Set structure including billing requirements and role definitions.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Monitor productivity, hours, and performance.
• Improve policies to drive efficiency and compliance.

Conoscenze

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Workflow knowledge

Law firm ops

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

iManage

Descrizione del lavoro

Position: Paralegal ManagerReports to: Chief Practice Management OfficerPosition SummaryThe Paralegal Manager is responsible for leading and managing the firm’s paralegals across designated offices. This role ensures the effective utilization, productivity, and professional development of paralegals and paralegal supervisors. The Paralegal Manager will oversee recruiting, training, workflow coordination, budgeting, and performance management to maintain high standards of service and operational efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & OversightDirect and manage paralegals across multiple offices.Establish departmental structure, including billing requirements, overtime approvals, and role definitions.Serve as liaison between attorneys, paralegals, and staff to resolve staffing needs and workflow issues.Recruitment & OnboardingRecruit, interview, and hire paralegal staff as needed.Develop and implement onboarding programs and training manuals for paralegals.Training & DevelopmentDesign and oversee orientation, continuing education, and mentoring programs.Promote professional growth and skill development within the department.Performance & Productivity ManagementMonitor paralegal productivity, billable hours, and generate realization reports.Conduct performance evaluations and manage compensation administration.Policy & Process ImprovementRecommend policy and procedural changes to senior leadership.Develop and maintain strong processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.Education & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree required.Experience:Minimum 10 years of paralegal experience.At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing paralegals.Proven success in a professional services environment with client interface preferred.Skills & RequirementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively at all organizational levels.Professional, even-tempered, and solutions-oriented approach.Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to handle changing priorities under pressure.Familiarity with legal team workflows and law firm operations.Understanding of law firm accounting and finance principles.Proficiency in legal technology, word processing, and workflow systems (e.g., iManage).Ability to travel to assigned offices as needed.