Cooley Llp - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
Cooley is seeking a Paralegal Manager to join the Paralegal Management team. The Paralegal Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of regional assigned case assistants, paralegals (including senior and specialist levels), and regulatory analysts. This role requires close collaboration with the Director of Paralegal Management & Docket, as well as regular interaction with practitioners, department managers, and other business professionals to assess the needs of paralegals and analysts. The Paralegal Manager will also assist the Director and other members of the paralegal management team with firmwide-related projects as needed. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Paralegal Manager include managing the recruiting process for case assistants and paralegals across assigned regions and offices, overseeing workload coordination for corporate and litigation departments, and assisting the Director with hiring decisions, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations of direct reports. The Paralegal Manager will play a lead role in developing and coordinating supplemental orientation and training programs for direct reports, as well as managing the evaluation processes for case assistants and paralegals. Additionally, the role involves monitoring expenses, ensuring compliance with firm policies, and providing mentoring and advocacy for direct reports. The Paralegal Manager will also conduct monthly meetings with direct reports, review billable hours reports, and serve as a direct supervisor and mentor. This position requires a commitment to maintaining a positive working environment that promotes productivity, employee retention, and high morale. The Paralegal Manager will support business professional development and continued educational opportunities, and participate in various employee lifecycle events in collaboration with HR.