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Paralegal Manager JOB SUMMARY The Paralegal Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of all assigned members of the Paralegal Department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* • Manage all members of the Paralegal Department ensuring compliance with both Firm and department policies and best practices. • Monitor attendance and approve timesheets and time entry; ensuring consistency and alignment with both billable and non-billable hours. • Manage all aspects of the hiring process, ensuring candidate selection meets both administrative and legal department standards. • Manage the life-cycle of professional development and training for all members of the Paralegal department • Maintain strong relationships with Practice Group Leaders and others within the practice group to ensure client/matter teams are adequately and consistently supported. • Manage all aspects of performance management, including performance evaluations, timely feedback, and issuance and monitoring of all corrective disciplinary action. • Manage onboarding, orientation, and training for all new hires within the Paralegal Department. • Assist members of the Paralegal Department with low billable hours to find billable work. • Fill Attorney Assignments. • Monitor updates related to up-to-date Paralegal regulations, including court and administrative rules, and communicates as needed to members of the department. • Manage routine processes and procedures and makes recommendations for process improvement. • Maintain Paralegal Department Manual.
Position:	Paralegal Manager
Organization:	ArentFox Schiff LLP
Location:	Los Angeles, CA United States
Salary:	The annualized good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $70,000 to a maximum of $100,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on
Posting Start Date:	4/10/2023
Date Posted:	4/10/2023
Requirements	MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Effective organizational and interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of colleagues, leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple requests and competing deadlines while effectively managing ongoing duties/responsibilities. • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). • Knowledge of State and Federal court Rules. • High level working knowledge of the process and procedures in each of AFS’s Practice Areas. • Ability to synthesize complex and diverse information. • Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs. EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s degree required. EXPERIENCE: • Minimum five years of paralegal, relevant legal support, or equivalent experience in a law firm or legal services environment required. • Minimum five years in a supervisory or management capacity. • Large law firm experience is preferred.
Status:	This listing expires on: 6/9/2023

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ArentFox Schiff LLP

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