Paralegal Manager

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Paralegal Manager
Responsibilities: Manages paralegals, practice area assistants and litigation clerks in all offices of the Firm. Provides guidance to paralegals, practice area assistants and litigation clerks in maintaining appropriate workloads. Provides paralegals and/or other Practice Support Services (PSS) staff coverage for ongoing client matter demands and special project requirements. Evaluates, screens and recommends candidates for hire in all offices of the Firm and participates in onboarding processes for paralegals, practice area assistants and litigation clerks. Conducts 90-day evaluations and administers annual performance reviews of paralegals, practice area assistants and litigation clerks. Manages payroll timekeeping system by pay period for paralegals, practice area assistants and litigation clerks, including administration of overtime approval and other time and payroll policies. Interacts regularly with PSS staff and attorneys to ensure resources, skills and training programs are aligned with practice area needs. Analyzes productivity reports on a monthly basis and during the annual review process and communicates with paralegals, practice area assistants and litigation clerks to promote efficient and optimal utilization of PSS staff. Conducts disciplinary actions, counseling and terminations in coordination with the Director of Associate Recruiting and Legal Support Services and Human Resources. Assists Director of Associate Recruiting and Legal Support Services with preparing and analyzing financial and statistical analyses of profitability metrics. Recommends and develops training and professional development programs for better performance and utilization of PSS staff. Assists Director of Associate Recruiting and Legal Support Services with preparing departmental budget. Recommends, develops, implements and oversees policies and procedures for PSS staff. Assists Director of Associate Recruiting and Legal Support Services with special projects. Networks with peer firms and participates in professional organizations to remain current on industry best practices.

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