Paralegal Supervisor- 3534312
29 days ago
New York
Job Description Job Title: Paralegal Supervisor Location: New York, NY 10018 or Washington, D.C. 20001 Salary/Payrate: $130k-$150k+ annually and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days a week onsite) Term: Permanent / Fulltime Bachelor’s degree required: Yes Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired Job Description Our client, a nationally recognized litigation boutique with a strong public-interest and civil-rights mission, is seeking a Paralegal Supervisor to lead and support its growing case-management function. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to senior operations leadership and offers the opportunity to help shape best practices across complex, high-stakes litigation matters. The firm is known for handling cutting-edge litigation across commercial disputes, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations, employment and discrimination matters, and complex regulatory and securities cases. In addition to its commercial practice, the firm maintains a robust public-interest platform focused on gender and racial equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, democracy protection, and immigrants’ rights. Following significant growth since its founding, the firm is looking to add an experienced litigation-support leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: • Supervise and support an expanding team of Paralegals and Senior Paralegals, with a focus on litigation support, staffing, training, and professional development, • Coordinate daily case-management operations, including matter assignments, workload balancing, and workflow efficiency, • Partner with senior leadership to address performance issues, staffing needs, and team development initiatives, • Participate in performance evaluations and assist in setting expectations and performance goals, • Develop and deliver training programs and materials; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship, • Prepare for depositions, conferences, and hearings, including document compilation, witness preparation support, and logistical coordination, • Support trial preparation and execution, including exhibit management, courtroom technology coordination, vendor liaison, and trial-office logistics, • Stay current on litigation support and eDiscovery trends; recommend and implement best practices to improve efficiency and compliance, • Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, and case-related materials as needed, • Assist with recruiting efforts, including resume review and interview participation, • Handle additional special projects and administrative responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required, • 7–8+ years of litigation support experience, • Prior supervisory experience in a law firm or litigation-focused environment strongly preferred, • This role will have ~12 direct reports between multiple offices., • Strong writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation-support technologies, • Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail, • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines, • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and service-driven mindset, • Flexibility to assist with after-hours litigation needs as required, • Strong judgment and commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards, • Demonstrated interest in or alignment with civil rights and public-interest work Additional Details: • Location: New York, NY or Washington, DC, • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., • Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000+ base salary, depending on experience Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. The firm will ask for three professional references before extending an offer.