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Foley & Lardner LLP · 1 hour ago

Manager, Corporate Paralegals

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $191K/yr

5+ years exp

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. The Manager of Corporate Paralegals is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Paralegal team across the firm, driving operational efficiency and supporting the professional growth and performance of the Business Law paralegal team.

AssociationBusiness DevelopmentLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Serve as a liaison between attorneys and paralegals as well as paralegal staff and department leadership and other administrative departments

Collaborate with Department, Practice Group leadership to maximize paralegal utilization and profitability, including structuring workflows and best practices and procedures

Monitor adherence of Firm policies, legal standards, time entry compliance, overtime, and ethical guidelines while promoting consistency and fairness

Assist with the recruitment and retention of paralegals as well as performance management process

Identify staffing needs and collaborate with Department, Practice Group Leadership and attorneys to ensure that paralegal resources are utilized most efficiently to support client workflow

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

Participate in the onboarding of new hires, introducing them to Foley & Lardner’s culture, systems, and workflows

Establish and maintain strong relationships across leadership, stakeholders and paraprofessional staff

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

Provide consistent feedback to paralegals as part of their ongoing development

Design, develop and implement paralegal training programs and educate attorneys on effective utilization of paralegals

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

Qualification

Corporate Paralegal experiencePeople managementLegal document knowledgeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDocument management systemsAnalytical skillsEmotional intelligenceMentoringCollaborationOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal required; experience from an AMLAW 100 firm strongly preferred

Minimum of five (5) years of people management or supervisory experience at a law firm required; national law firm experience preferred

Significant working knowledge of procedures and required documents and technology tools and platforms relating to paraprofessional support function for corporate-related practices which may include real estate, finance and estates and trusts practices

Ability to work independently, with strong personal initiative to accomplish objectives in a timely manner with minimum supervision

Exhibit high emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment

Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and guide others

Collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving business demands

Demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, with excellent verbal and written communication abilities and the capacity to understand and navigate complex, detailed issues

Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, document management systems and practice and project related software

Preferred

Experience from an AMLAW 100 firm strongly preferred

National law firm experience preferred

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Company

Foley & Lardner LLP

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Foley & Lardner LLP stands at the nexus of the Energy & Infrastructure, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing Sectors.

Founded in 1842

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.foley.com

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