Litigation Paralegal Manager
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ID
2025-3242
Category
Management
Type
Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Scheduled Hours
40+
Workplace
Hybrid
Overview
Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It's a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.
Foley & Lardner LLP is currently seeking a Manager of Litigation Paralegals to join our team! This position will be responsible for overseeing the nationwide team of Litigation Paralegals, including managing their performance, workflow, and professional development. The Manager will develop and implement policies and procedures to optimize efficiency, enhance utilization, and maintain high standards for the quality of litigation support services delivered across the firm. The successful candidate will ensure the alignment of team operations with the firm's goals and client service expectations.
Responsibilities
Lead the Litigation Paralegal team, including making recommendations for hiring, utilization, termination, compensation, training, development, and performance evaluations
Collaborate with Attorneys, Office Administrators, and Practice Group Leadership to address paralegal support needs across offices
Work with Office Administrators and Legal Support Managers to analyze and optimize workflows between Paralegals and Assistants
Monitor, analyze, and assess paralegal productivity on an ongoing basis and implement improvements as needed
Coordinate workflow and staffing to ensure effective utilization of resources
Evaluate and address training needs for Litigation Paralegals, ensuring skill enhancement and alignment with firm requirements
Develop objective assessment criteria and establish standards to enhance paralegal skills and ensure high-quality work product
Create and refine litigation policies and procedures to standardize and implement best practices firm-wide
Collaborate with other departments to promote cross-utilization and optimize paralegal staff deployment
Coach, mentor, and advocate for Litigation Paralegals, fostering a supportive and equitable work environment across all offices
Participate in firm-wide and departmental initiatives to streamline workflows and procedures, ensuring efficiency and consistency
Troubleshoot workflow or personnel challenges and implement effective solutions to ensure uninterrupted support
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal required; experience from a defense firm strongly preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of people management or supervisory experience at a law firm required; national law firm experience preferred
In-depth understanding of litigation law practices and procedures
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and manage a high-performing team
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with legal technology, including case management and e-discovery tools is a plus #LI-Hybrid
Pursuant to the Illinois Equity Pay Act the salary range for this Chicago based position is between $131,300 - $214,300. Pursuant to the California Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act, the salary range for this San Diego based position is between $131,300 - $214,300 and Los Angeles based position is between $137,300 - $224,100. Pursuant to the Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this Washington DC based position is between $143,300 - $233,700. These figures represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be determined based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.
Foley & Lardner LLP is a top ranked law firm with offices throughout the United States and abroad. At Foley we strive to remain true to our core values- our clients, integrity, our people, citizenship, diversity, trust & respect, stewardship & accountability and professional satisfaction. As a result, we offer the highest quality legal counsel to our clients, as well as outstanding professional opportunities for our employees.
Foley employees enjoy a comfortable, yet professional work environment, exceptional benefit package, state-of-the-art technology, work/life balance, great working relationships and much more.
We invite you to consider a career with Foley.
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