Senior Paralegal Manager

Senior Paralegal Manager

Top NY law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal Manager.

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

$/yr - $/yr

• Maintains active case load and meets billable hours requirements in alignment with hours expectation for the position.
• 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.

• 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.