Paralegal Manager

Paralegal Manager

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. This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.

The Paralegal Manager reports to the Director – Paralegals & Practice Professionals and is responsible for administering the Paralegal Program firmwide. The Paralegal Manager 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. Essential job functions include:

Leadership

• 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.

Staffing

• 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.

Training & Career Development

• Collaborate with Practice Specialty Center Leaders and the Professional Development team to develop appropriate industry related training programs.
• Manage the paralegal mentoring program.

Performance Management

• 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.

Productivity

• 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.

Position 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.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

Compensation and Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• 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

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: 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; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.