Paralegal & Legal Support Staff Supervisor
Supervise 20 to 24 Employees for a Global Law Firm

Location: Boston, Massachusetts – Back Bay Area
The Organization: Large U.S. Based Multinational Law Firm

Salary & Benefits: Base salary to $150K and generous Performance-Based Bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K w/match; Gym, Life Insurance; exceptional culture, noted firm with historical stability, security and career growth. Noted as, "One of the most desired law firms to work for globally".

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Summary: Top-ranked AM multinational law firm is seeking a Paralegal and Legal Support Staff Supervisor to support the Boston Office. The Paralegal | Legal Secretary Supervisor will supervise the daily workflow of all paralegals / legal assistants and legal secretaries within the Boston Office. Approximately 20 employees. Heavy interaction with cross-functional departments regarding department needs.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall paralegal | secretarial, legal assistant and departmental management relationships with regard to paralegal and legal secretarial assistant matters

• Maintain a solid understanding of all aspects of services provided in your Paralegal | Secretarial Department and the Firm's Case Management, and Litigation Departments to be proactive. 

• Maintain an active working relationship with Partner(s) and Senior Management to evaluate departmental procedures and implement changes as appropriate

• Develop, implement and maintain the department’s procedures and best practice guidelines; and make appropriate recommendations

• Assist with hiring, orientations and ongoing training of those in your department

• Maintain budgets in areas of responsibility

• Keep abreast of developments in the legal market to ensure the departmental practices are current

• Direct coordination of paralegal and secretarial projects: identify resources required, oversee ongoing projects and communicate effectively with administration

• Actively source for alternative methods and best practices for all workflow and procedures

• Manage and address employee and performance issues to ensure optimal results

• Oversee the development of team members and provide the necessary training

Requirements:

• 5-7+ years of supervisory experience in a law firm preferred

• The ability to manage approximately 20-24 paralegals, legal assistants and secretaries based on fluctuating needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; JD would be a plus

• Excellent well-developed management and interpersonal skills and organizational skills

• Ability to interface, develop and maintain professional relationships with attorneys and staff

• Ability to positively tackle problems, provide solutions and engage with others to ensure proactive steps are taken

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under time constraints

• A person seeking long-term career security and stability in a noted global law firm

• The firm is noted for an exceptional culture, work environment and being a great place to work. We are seeking a professional who wants to maintain and enjoy what is noted as one of the best law firms to work for globally.

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Contact

Mary Suneetha
Managing Director

Filcro Legal Staffing

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Resume Submission Link

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Job Link https://www.filcrolegalstaffing.com/legal-secretarial-supervisor-jobs