Paralegal Services Leader — Build Teams, Streamline Ops

Marshall Dennehey; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Supplemental life insurance

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Legal plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Marshall Dennehey, a nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal Manager to join our Pittsburgh office. This role leads paralegal teams, aligns operations with firm strategy, and supports attorneys across practice groups.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in legal practice management, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record in process improvement. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal practice management experience.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree is required.
• Experience supervising paralegals and legal support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage paralegal teams to meet firm goals.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and evaluations.
• Develop and deliver paralegal training and best practices.
• Implement standardized procedures and workflows.
• Monitor workloads and productivity; address performance issues.
• Maintain consistent in-office attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

Job description

Marshall Dennehey, a nationally recognized civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal Manager to join our Pittsburgh office. This role leads paralegal teams, aligns operations with firm strategy, and supports attorneys across practice groups.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in legal practice management, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record in process improvement. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.