Paralegal Manager (Transactions Practices)
15 days ago
New York
Paralegal Manager needed for a top law firm supporting the Transactions practices. Can work from their NY, Boston or San Francisco office. Minimum 7 years of transactional paralegal experience in one or more areas: M&A/Private Equity, Capital Markets, Finance, ECVC, Technology Transactions, Real Estate, or Private Funds. Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a law firm environment; multi-office leadership experience preferred. • Lead paralegal workflow management by setting priorities, assigning projects, and ensuring balanced utilization across transaction practice groups., • Oversee performance management, including evaluations, feedback, compensation recommendations, and counseling in collaboration with HR., • Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and open communication while ensuring adherence to firm policies and standards., • Monitor paralegal utilization, productivity, and client service outcomes; implement programs to address workload, staffing, and performance trends., • Partner with HR to recruit, onboard, and orient new paralegals; support attorney integration into the paralegal program., • Develop and deliver substantive training programs, SOPs, checklists, and playbooks to drive operational excellence., • Establish service level standards (accuracy, turnaround time, quality metrics) and lead quality control reviews and continuous improvement initiatives., • Champion technology adoption, including closing tools, DMS platforms, e-signature, entity management, and e-filing systems., • Evaluate and implement AI-enabled automation solutions—with appropriate governance—to improve efficiency, reduce error rates, and protect confidentiality., • Bachelor’s degree required., • Minimum 7 years of transactional paralegal experience in one or more areas: M&A/Private Equity, Capital Markets, Finance, ECVC, Technology Transactions, Real Estate, or Private Funds., • Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a law firm environment; multi-office leadership experience preferred., • Deep knowledge of end-to-end deal lifecycles, including diligence/VDR management, entity management, UCC/SEC/Blue Sky filings, and closings/post-closing processes., • Proficiency with document management, collaboration, e-signature, closing management, entity management, and e-filing platforms., • Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to align decisions to business objectives., • Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and client service excellence, with strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to handle confidential information, manage competing priorities, coordinate vendors, and maintain flexibility to meet business needs.