Paralegal Team Lead & Legal Operations Coach

CareFirst; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFirst in Baltimore seeks a Paralegal Supervisor, an advanced leadership role overseeing the paralegal team within the Office of Corporate Counsel. You will supervise daily paralegal work, assign tasks, review performance, and mentor staff while assisting attorneys with complex matters, research, and document preparation.

This position emphasizes judgment, collaboration with senior leaders, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with a paralegal certificate.
• 7 years of paralegal or supervisory experience, with 2-3 years in leadership.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a paralegal team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily paralegal work and manage assignments.
• Provide advanced paralegal support to attorneys.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor paralegals.
• Ensure timely completion and quality of work.

Skills

Leadership

Paralegal supervision

Legal research

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent + paralegal certificate

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Excel

Legal research software

Job description

CareFirst in Baltimore seeks a Paralegal Supervisor, an advanced leadership role overseeing the paralegal team within the Office of Corporate Counsel. You will supervise daily paralegal work, assign tasks, review performance, and mentor staff while assisting attorneys with complex matters, research, and document preparation.

This position emphasizes judgment, collaboration with senior leaders, and process improvement.