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Considine Search · 1 day ago

Senior Litigation Paralegal Manager - AMLAW Firm - NYC

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $205K/yr

8+ years exp

Considine Search is seeking a Senior Paralegal Manager with strong leadership skills and significant experience in high-stakes litigation. This leadership position requires managing a paralegal team, structuring workflows, and ensuring high operational standards while providing mentorship and development for junior staff.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

John Casey

Responsibilities

Manages the professional development of direct reports: provides training, guidance and mentorship; conducts regular group meetings; drafts and works through individual development plans; and provides regular feedback as appropriate and through monthly one-on-one meetings

Prepares timely, substantive, and strategically aligned performance evaluations

Coordinates directly with attorneys, vendors, and other staff to manage tight deadlines, trial logistics, and document production workflows

Maintain a current understanding of federal and state court rules (especially SDNY, EDNY, and Delaware), and ensure team compliance with procedural requirements

Assists in matter staffing and workload distribution across the paralegal team

Recommend improvements to internal procedures, document management protocols, and workflow efficiencies

Helps support recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing professional development of paralegals

Tracks billable and non-billable hours accurately and efficiently

Assesses support needs; recommends staffing adjustments to ensure effective structure and staffing levels to meet best-in-class service objectives; participates in recruiting for the department

Identifies and timely addresses employee relations and performance concerns; collaborates with Human Resources to support effective and appropriate resolution

Provides guidance and training to lawyers and case teams regarding best practices for using paralegal support

Implements policies and best practices for the department

Manages an active caseload with billable hours and contributes to paralegal duties to support departmental operations

Qualification

Litigation experienceTrial supportLeadership skillsLitigation toolsProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoringTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred

Minimum 8 years of paralegal experience at a litigation-focused law firm, including substantial trial and deposition experience

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, either formally or as a team lead

Deep familiarity with litigation tools (e.g., SharePoint, Relativity, Lexis / Westlaw, Pacer) and e-filing systems for federal and New York state courts

Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, computer and documentation skills, including a high level of attention to detail and active listening

Ability to handle competing deadlines, maintain professionalism under pressure, and work both independently and as part of a team

Commitment to mentoring and developing junior talent

Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills and an ability to lead by example

Availability for occasional overtime and travel as needed for trials or depositions