Legal Assistant Supervisor/Lead Paralegal

Legal Assistant Supervisor/Lead Paralegal REMOTE for prominent law firm in Northern Virginia and Chicago.

This position is remote but requires flexibility for occasional in-office days, as necessary. Candidates must be located in the Chantilly, VA or Chicago, IL commuting area.

This is a working paralegal supervisor role. Duties include overseeing the day-to-day workflow of the Paralegals, Senior Legal Assistants, and Legal Assistants, who support client matters, administrative initiatives, and all phases of client engagements. This role oversees daily staffing/process decisions for the team and has direct input on performance management for them.
RESPONSIBILITIES : Supervises the Paralegals, Senior Legal Assistants, and Legal Assistants including assigning work, reviewing work, and monitoring processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and quality of work. Oversees the Paralegals in the docketing process and entry of deadlines into software. Trains paralegals to conduct research and supervises Paralegals and Legal Assistant in thorough and meticulous cite checking of all legal and thought leadership documents. Works with Senior Manager, Practice Management & Client Services to recruit, interview, and hire applicants for Paralegal, Senior Legal Assistant, and Legal Assistants positions and makes recommendations for hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination. Works with Senior Manager, Practice Management & Client Services to identify and implement training programs. Works with Senior Manager, Practice Management & Client Services to modify and/or streamline existing processes and procedures. Evaluates employee performance and resolves issues as needed; ensures appropriate documentation is provided to Human Resources for all performance related matters. Assists in analyzing and reporting on Teams time to assess workload, productivity, and ability to meet ongoing Firm needs. Mentors and supports Paralegals, Senior Legal Assistants, and Legal Assistants. As necessary, performs essential duties, such as: Reviewing/editing legal documents, acting as the subject matter expert for review proofreading assignments. Assigns/tracks 2LR process for review of external facing materials by Firm subject matter experts. Assists in the drafting, organization, and editing of client deliverables. Tracks billable and non-billable time, expenses, and other administrative tasks. Ensures appropriate in-office support coverage is provided for both Chicago and Chantilly offices, including coordination of rotating team weekly coverage.
Position Requirements: Bachelors degree required; higher preferred. Paralegal Certificate preferred. Litigation experience required. Knowledge of e-filing throughout U.S. jurisdictions. 7-10 years of experience in the legal field in a litigation related role. Solid understanding of people management and litigation processes and procedures. Demonstrates superior client service, integrity, and commitment to efficiency (link removed) Excels in critical thinking and analytical tasks, with proven organizational skills. Has experience training and mentoring others in areas needing improvement. Prior supervisory experience. Manages multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with consistent, timely follow-up. Docketing software experience. Thrives in a high-energy, fast paced environment. Ability to improve quality, cost, delivery, and productivity through continuous improvement activities desirable. Salary Range:$120,000.00 To 140,000.00 commensurate with experience.