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McGuireWoods LLP · 10 hours ago

Paralegal Coordinator

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

McGuireWoods is one of the world’s leading law firms, seeking a Paralegal Coordinator to enhance the operation of legal projects. This role involves coordination, reporting, and training management to support the paralegal team’s growth and efficiency.

ConsultingLegalProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Kristal Bustillo, MBA

Responsibilities

Plan, delegate, and track work assignments for paralegal and legal support professionals

Monitor staffing utilization and contribute to resource allocation and staffing plans

Maintain program documents, training materials, and Portal page content

Generate and analyze management reports (overtime, productivity, compliance, etc.)

Partner with the Paralegal Manager to design, manage, and evaluate training and development programs

Oversee training materials, third-party programs, and licenses

Track and assess program effectiveness and industry trends, making recommendations for improvement

Liaise with Department Management on participant performance and progression

Support communications including newsletters, policy updates, and other initiatives

Qualification

Paralegal certificationU.S. lawLitigation knowledgeBachelor’s degreeOrganizedPrioritizationDecisivenessPositive approachWritten communicationVerbal communicationDetail-orientedConfidentialityCollaborativeRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Minimum of 3 years' substantive experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a large law firm

Strong knowledge of U.S. law, court systems, and agency functions

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain confidentiality

Professional, collaborative, and capable of building effective relationships across the firm

Ability to prioritize, act decisively under pressure, and maintain a positive approach

Preferred

Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program

litigation and transactional knowledge

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance

Company

McGuireWoods LLP

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McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has earned the loyalty of its many longstanding clients with deep and broad legal experience; a passion for understanding their businesses and markets; innovative delivery of practical, business-minded solutions; and unmatched service.

Founded in 1834

Richmond, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mcguirewoods.com

H1B Sponsorship

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