Paralegal Manager

SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a Paralegal Manager who will be responsible for the oversight and management of all assigned members of the Paralegal Department.What You'll Do:

•            Manage all members of the Paralegal Department ensuring compliance with both Firm and department policies and best practices.

Monitor attendance and approve timesheets and time entry; ensuring consistency and alignment with both billable and non-billable hours.

•            Manage all aspects of the hiring process, ensuring candidate selection meets both administrative and legal department standards.

Manage the life-cycle of professional development and  training for all members of the Paralegal department

•            Maintain strong relationships with Practice Group Leaders and others within the practice group to ensure client/matter teams are adequately and consistently supported.

Manage all aspects of performance management, including performance evaluations, timely feedback, and issuance and monitoring of all corrective disciplinary action.

•            Manage onboarding, orientation, and training for all new hires within the Paralegal Department.

Assist members of the Paralegal Department with low billable hours to find billable work.

•            Fill Attorney Assignments.

Monitor updates related to  up-to-date Paralegal regulations, including court and administrative rules, and communicates as needed to members of the department.

•            Manage routine processes and procedures and makes recommendations for process improvement.

Maintain Paralegal Department Manual.What You'll bring:

•            Bachelor’s degree required. 

Minimum five years of paralegal, relevant legal support, or equivalent experience in a law firm or legal services environment required.

•            Minimum four years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Large law firm experience is preferred.

•            Effective organizational and interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of colleagues, leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
•            Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple requests and competing deadlines while effectively managing ongoing                                 
• duties/responsibilities.
•            Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).Knowledge of State and Federal court Rules. 
•            High level working knowledge of the process and procedures in each of firm’s Practice Areas.Ability to synthesize complex and diverse information.Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.