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Manager / Senior Manager, Paralegals An AmLaw-recognized, nationally respected law firm is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager of Paralegals to lead and scale its paralegal and docketing function across multiple offices. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and performance---driving operational excellence while elevating the careers of legal support professionals.

You will take ownership of a firmwide paralegal and docketing team (~15 professionals), setting the strategic direction for how work is assigned, tracked, and executed. This role goes beyond management---it's about building infrastructure, optimizing utilization, and shaping the future of legal support delivery within a sophisticated, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-office team of paralegals and docketing professionals
Oversee firmwide work allocation, staffing strategy, and utilization tracking
Build systems that create visibility, balance, and efficiency across teams
Operations & Resource Management

Design and implement career pathways, evaluation frameworks, and compensation alignment
Partner with practice leaders to anticipate needs and resolve workflow gaps
Drive professional development initiatives aligned with firm growth
Leadership & Strategy

Required Skills & Experience

6 years of paralegal experience, including 3 years in leadership or management
Strong background in data analysis, reporting, and operational systems
Opportunity to own and build a function, not just maintain it
Why This Role Stands Out

High emotional intelligence, strong communication, and a coaching mindset
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Exposure to firm leadership and strategic decision-making
Experience managing multi-office legal support teams

Benefits

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Environment

Manager / Senior Manager, Paralegals An AmLaw-recognized, nationally respected law firm is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager of Paralegals to lead and scale its paralegal and docketing function across multiple offices

You will take ownership of a firmwide paralegal and docketing team (~15 professionals), setting the strategic direction for how work is assigned, tracked, and executed

This role goes beyond management---it's about building infrastructure, optimizing utilization, and shaping the future of legal support delivery within a sophisticated, growth-oriented

Leadership & Strategy

Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-office team of paralegals and docketing professionals Design and implement career pathways, evaluation frameworks, and compensation alignment Drive professional development initiatives aligned with firm growth Operations & Resource Management Oversee firmwide work allocation, staffing strategy, and utilization tracking

Partner with practice leaders to anticipate needs and resolve workflow gaps Build systems that create visibility, balance, and efficiency across teams Data, Reporting & Optimization Analyze utilization, productivity, and profitability metrics Deliver insights and reporting to leadership to guide decision-making Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, client service, and margin Innovation & Systems Champion improvements in legal tech, workflow automation, and AI-enabled tools Enhance processes that support scalability and long-term growth What We're Looking For 6 years of paralegal experience, including 3 years in leadership or management Experience managing multi-office legal support teams

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