Paralegal Sr. Manager

Senior Manager/law to lead paralegal and project assistant department. The Senior Manager will guide the team’s performance, staffing, development, and workflow. Key responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operation of the Chicago paralegal and project assistant department ( 32 total), including direct supervision of the paralegal supervisor. Forecast staffing needs and develop strategies with department leadership, practice group heads, and Human Resources. Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting paralegal and project assistant staff. Oversee onboarding, integration, training, and ongoing employee development, including Project Assistant training programs. Lead performance and compensation processes, including gathering attorney feedback, preparing appraisals, recommending compensation, and conducting review meetings. Coach and develop staff, address employee relations concerns, resolve conflicts, and support performance improvement plans. Build strong working relationships with attorneys, staff, firm administration, and fellow managers. Monitor feedback, productivity, morale, utilization, and workloads; recommend engagement and recognition initiatives. Manage paralegal and project assistant technology programs, including graphics, trial, hearing, arbitration, and specialty practice support. Prepare regular productivity and hours reports to support workflow coordination and resource allocation. Oversee timekeeping and attendance records in accordance with firm policies and applicable wage-and-hour requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Winston Staffing