Remote Paralegal Program Director

Husch Blackwell; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. The Paralegal Manager will drive paralegal program operations firmwide, overseeing staffing, training, and performance management to deliver high-quality support for complex tort litigation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience directing large teams of paralegals handling high-volume matters and will work to

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 and manage paralegals to ensure delivery of excellent services to stakeholders.
• Oversee paralegal work allocation to ensure excellent legal support to the Firm’s attorneys.
• Coordinate regular paralegal firmwide meetings and communications.
• Participate in the onboarding of new hires, introducing them to Husch Blackwell’s culture, systems, and workflows.
• Collaborate with Practice Specialty Center Leaders and the Professional Development team to develop training programs.
• Manage the paralegal mentoring program.
• Collaborate with the Performance and Compensation team for annual evaluations and compensation recommendations.
• Provide ongoing feedback to paralegals and monitor adherence to policies and ethics.
• Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and client-centered service excellence.
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to productivity improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training

Performance management

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Project management

Data interpretation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. The Paralegal Manager will drive paralegal program operations firmwide, overseeing staffing, training, and performance management to deliver high-quality support for complex tort litigation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience directing large teams of paralegals handling high-volume matters and will work to