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About the Role

The Paralegal Manager reports to the Director – Paralegals & Practice Professionals and is responsible for administering the Paralegal Program firmwide. This role drives operational efficiency, fosters professional development, and ensures high-quality legal support for the Firm lawyers handling transactional, compliance, and litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have experience with sophisticated multi-jurisdictional mass tort & complex product liability lawsuits as part of a collaborative team. This role will primarily support the Firm’s Complex Tort Strategic Business Unit and requires expertise directing large teams of paralegals handling high-volume litigation cases.

Responsibilities

Stay informed of developments, legal industry and Complex Tort 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.

Requirements

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 Complex Torts.
Minimum 3 years of Paralegal experience in corporate, regulatory, or Complex Tort litigation matters.
Demonstrate strong judgement, organizational, and time-management skills.
High level of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
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.
Include a cover letter and resume when applying.

Skills

Process improvement
Workflow design
Business operations
Project management methodologies
Automation
AI tools
Performance management
Policy enforcement
Data interpretation

Location

Remote
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Jersey City, NJ
New York
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington, D.C.

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of management experience in legal or Complex Torts
Minimum 3 years of Paralegal experience in corporate, regulatory, or Complex Tort litigation matters

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

State of California: $120,000 - $244,000
State of Colorado: $110,000 - $196,000
State of Connecticut: $95,000 - $241,000
State of Illinois: $108,000 - $210,000
State of Maine: $81,000 - $188,000
State of Maryland: $116,000 - $176,000
State of Massachusetts: $120,000 - $229,000
State of Minnesota: $120,000 - $198,000
Jersey City, NJ: $130,000 - $236,000
State of New York: $111,000 - $241,000
State of Vermont: $118,000 - $227,000
State of Virginia: $78,000 - $227,000
State of Washington: $116,000 - $220,000
Washington, D.C.: $154,000 - $227,000

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
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

About the Company

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.
At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal Manager position.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.