Remote Paralegal Manager — Lead Large-Scale Litigation

Husch Blackwell; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Paralegal Manager to oversee the firmwide paralegal program and drive efficiency in transactional, compliance, and litigation support. The role emphasizes leadership, development, and high-quality service for a diverse client base.

Remote work Option available or in any office location. Ideal candidates will have mass tort and complex product liability experience, leading large paralegal teams with strong project management and workflow improvement skills to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business administration, or related field; or combination of education and commensurate work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in legal or Complex Torts.
• Minimum 3 years of Paralegal experience in corporate, regulatory, or Complex Tort litigation matters.
• Demonstrate strong judgement, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, prioritization and communication skills.
• Experience with performance management and policy enforcement.
• Exhibit high emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Proficient in project management tools and data interpretation.
• Collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving business demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead paralegal teams and ensure delivery of high quality services to stakeholders.
• Oversee paralegal work allocation and collaboration with recruiting for hiring recommendations.
• Coordinate onboarding and firmwide communications.
• Develop training programs with Practice Specialty Center Leaders.
• Manage the paralegal mentoring program.
• collaborate with Performance & Compensation on evaluations and merit recommendations.
• Promote adherence to policies, standards and ethical guidelines.
• Drive efficiency through workflow improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training & Career Development

Performance Management

Productivity

Collaboration

Project Management

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Paralegal Manager to oversee the firmwide paralegal program and drive efficiency in transactional, compliance, and litigation support. The role emphasizes leadership, development, and high-quality service for a diverse client base.

Remote work Option available or in any office location. Ideal candidates will have mass tort and complex product liability experience, leading large paralegal teams with strong project management and workflow improvement skills to support