Senior Paralegal Support Leader

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Paralegal Support Manager in San Diego to lead paralegal operations across Bankruptcy + Restructuring, Consumer Financial Services, and Finance + Banking teams. You will guide staffing, training, and performance while partnering with HR and Practice Management to align resources with client needs.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration across multiple groups, and a proactive approach to improving efficiency and service delivery for clients and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing large legal support teams or leading paralegal staff.
• Experience overseeing resources across multiple locations and priorities.
• Strong supervisory and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with lawyers, staff, and clients.
• Ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages all aspects of paralegal staff management, including hiring, development, supervision, and performance evaluation.
• Leads assigned practice groups’ paralegal staff, coordinating resources and schedules with HR and Practice Management.
• Ensures paralegal staff have skills and training aligned to practice group needs.
• Monitors performance metrics to identify trends and improve service delivery.
• Conducts regular check-ins with paralegals and attorneys, coordinating with HR on policy guidance.
• Collaborates with Legal Support Administration managers to optimize workload distribution.
• Supports employee engagement through team-building and site initiatives.

Skills

Paralegal leadership

Staff development

Legal support operations

Performance management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in experience and/or training

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Paralegal Support Manager in San Diego to lead paralegal operations across Bankruptcy + Restructuring, Consumer Financial Services, and Finance + Banking teams. You will guide staffing, training, and performance while partnering with HR and Practice Management to align resources with client needs.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration across multiple groups, and a proactive approach to improving efficiency and service delivery for clients and