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Husch Blackwell · 2 weeks ago

Paralegal Manager

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $202K/yr

5+ years exp

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. They are seeking a Paralegal Manager responsible for administering the Paralegal Program firmwide, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring high-quality legal support for the Firm lawyers.

Law EnforcementLegalService Industry

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Heck

Responsibilities

Stay informed of developments, legal industry and Financial Services & Capital Markets trends

Lead and manage paralegals to ensure delivery of excellent services to stakeholders

Demonstrate process improvement and workflow design acumen

Solid understanding of business operations, project management methodologies and industry trends

Collaborate with leadership and cross-functionally to provide support to the Practice Professional Program

Assess opportunities to integrate automation and AI tools to optimize paralegal workflows

Collaborate with leadership and cross-functionally to meet the Firm’s strategic objectives

Oversee paralegal work allocation to ensure excellent legal support to the Firm’s attorneys

Collaborate with the legal recruiting team to identify, interview and make paralegal hiring recommendations

Facilitate paralegal departures and transitions, with the support of the People Business Partner and Practice Specialty Center Leaders

Coordinate regular paralegal firmwide meetings and communications

Participate in the onboarding of new hires, introducing them to Husch Blackwell’s culture, systems, and workflows

Collaborate with Practice Specialty Center Leaders and the Professional Development team to develop appropriate industry related training programs

Manage the paralegal mentoring program

Collaborate with the Performance and Compensation team and Managing Directors on the Paralegals and Practice Professionals annual performance evaluations and compensation recommendations

Provide consistent feedback to paralegals as part of their ongoing development

Monitor adherence of Firm policies, legal standards and ethical guidelines while promoting consistency and fairness

Foster a culture of accountability, efficiency, and client-centered service excellence within the team

Monitor overall productivity, including utilization, overtime, and time entry compliance

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve reporting methodologies related to performance metrics

Identify inefficiencies and contribute to the implementation of improvements that enhance operational efficiency

Qualification

Management experienceParalegal experienceProject management toolsLegal studies degreeBusiness administration degreeAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsEmotional intelligenceCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in legal studies, business administration, or related field; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required

Minimum 5 years of management experience in legal or Financial Services & Capital Markets

Minimum 3 years of Paralegal experience in corporate, regulatory, or fiduciary litigation matters

Demonstrate strong judgement, organizational, and time-management skills

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, prioritization and communication skills

Experience with performance management and policy enforcement

Exhibit high emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment

Proficient in project management tools and data interpretation

Collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving business demands

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses

An employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

Company

Husch Blackwell

Glassdoor4.2

An industry-focused, full-service litigation and business law firm with locations in 15 U.S. cities and in London.

Founded in 1916

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.huschblackwell.com/

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