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Beveridge & Diamond PC · 1 month ago

Manager/Senior Manager - Paralegal Services and Resource Management

Washington,DC,US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

6+ years exp

Beveridge & Diamond PC is a leading environmental law firm with a focus on providing strategic guidance and operational support. The Manager/Senior Manager of Paralegal Services & Resource Management will lead the paralegal and docketing teams, ensuring high-quality support and effective resource management while fostering team development and innovation.

ConsultingLegal

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage a team of ~15 paralegals, paralegal assistants, and docketing professionals Firmwide, including mentorship and modeling of industry approved standards, within a high-performing culture

Drive the annual evaluation process, including compensation benchmarking and internal equity analyses, for all paralegals, paralegal assistants, and docketing professionals ensuring consistent, constructive, and actionable feedback

Plan and implement professional development programs that align with practice area needs and Firm strategy

Maintain and evolve paralegal career ladders, including competency frameworks, progression criteria, and promotion standards

Partner with team to guide and support day-to-day docketing processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of all deadlines, with a focus on risk management, innovation, and scaling services to meet emerging needs

Oversee departmental budgeting for training, certification, and technology investments

Develop and refine systems and tools for workload tracking, assignment transparency, and utilization analysis

Build strong relationships with practice group leaders to anticipate staffing needs and address workflow challenges

Lead day-to-day workflow and staffing requests for all attorneys, paralegals, and paralegal assistants with support from Talent Development Leader for more complex staffing matters

Direct Firmwide monitoring and analysis of attorney and paralegal utilization, workload, and productivity, including reports and/or dashboards as appropriate to identify staffing trends and resource allocation

Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, profitability, and client value through better staffing and workflow practices, including collaboration with Finance and Talent Development Leader to analyze profitability data and to recommend strategic adjustments

Lead preparation and presentation of quarterly utilization and profitability reports for the Talent Development team and Firm leadership

Ensure compliance with Firm policies, client requirements, and confidentiality standards

Support succession planning and knowledge transfer within the paralegal and docketing teams

Qualification

Paralegal certificationData analysis skillsLegal technology knowledgeLeadership experienceCareer development experienceCommunication skillsTeam buildingCoaching mindsetChange leadershipEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Paralegal certification required or ability to obtain one within six months of starting role

Minimum of 6 to 10+ years of paralegal experience, including 3 or more years in management or leadership role

Proven experience managing multi-office legal support teams and developing operational systems

Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, including financial and utilization analysis

Effective communication and relationship-building skills with all levels of attorneys and staff

Deep understanding of legal technology, workflow automation, and innovation tools. Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational management

Preferred

Preferred experience in developing career ladders and compensation analysis or a demonstrated interest in building competitive paralegal career frameworks

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary coverage options such as supplemental life and AD&D insurance

Vision coverage

Identity protection

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Long-term care insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care)

A health savings account

A Section 529 college savings plan

Pre-tax transportation program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Temporary back-up care for children, adults, and elders

Generous allotment of vacation days

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws and firm policies

Overtime pay (if applicable)

Bonuses

Other performance-related incentives

Company

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Beveridge & Diamond’s 160+ lawyers in 7 U.S.

Founded in 1974

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees

http://bdlaw.com

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