Paralegal Manager

Maynard Nexsen PC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen PC is seeking a senior paralegal to lead policy and process improvement across legal teams in Columbia, SC. You will partner with senior leadership to recommend procedural changes and design efficient workflows that bolster compliance and client service.

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. Travel to assigned offices may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years paralegal experience.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role overseeing paralegals.
• Experience in a professional services environment with client interface preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recommend policy and procedural changes to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Policy & process improvement

Travel readiness

Law firm workflows

Law firm accounting & finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

iManage

Job description

Description

• Policy & Process Improvement

• Recommend policy and procedural changes to senior leadership.

• Develop and maintain strong processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Education & Experience

• Education: 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 & Requirements

• Excellent 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.