Remote Paralegal Program Leader

Husch Blackwell; Dallas (TX); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Pre-tax flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Paralegal Manager to lead the firm-wide Paralegal Program, driving operational efficiency, staff development and high‑quality support for complex litigation and compliance matters.

The role focuses on managing large teams of paralegals, collaborating with Practice Specialty Center Leaders, and leveraging automation to improve workflows. A strong background in Complex Tort litigation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in legal or Complex Torts.
• Minimum 3 years of Paralegal experience in corporate, regulatory, or Complex Tort matters.
• Strong judgement, organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage paralegals to ensure delivery of excellent services to stakeholders.
• Oversee paralegal work allocation and hiring recommendations.
• Coordinate onboarding and firmwide meetings; drive staff development.
• Partner with leadership to implement automation and AI tools in workflows.
• Monitor productivity, reporting and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Paralegal Manager to lead the firm-wide Paralegal Program, driving operational efficiency, staff development and high‑quality support for complex litigation and compliance matters.

The role focuses on managing large teams of paralegals, collaborating with Practice Specialty Center Leaders, and leveraging automation to improve workflows. A strong background in Complex Tort litigation is preferred.