Manager of Paralegal Services

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.
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.
This position may be filled remotely, or in any of our locations.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Monitor adherence of Firm policies, legal standards and ethical guidelines while promoting consistency and fairness.
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.
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.
Experience with performance management and policy enforcement.
Exhibit high emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.
Proficient in project management tools and data interpretation.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. 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.
The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. 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 holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.