We are looking for a California-certified Paralegal Manager to lead legal support operations for a boutique litigation practice in California. This permanent, on-site position combines department leadership with hands-on oversight of complex document review efforts, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, organization, and risk-sensitive handling of confidential records. The role supports defense-side employment litigation matters, primarily for public sector clients, and works closely with attorneys to keep projects moving efficiently and consistently.
Responsibilities:
- Direct large-scale document review initiatives, including coordinating collection, preservation, preparation, and workflow management for materials under review.
- Supervise a team of review professionals, providing guidance, assigning work, and monitoring output to maintain quality and deadlines.
- Partner with attorneys to define review priorities, refine project scope, and identify the most significant information for each matter.
- Oversee the redaction process for confidential content, ensuring sensitive medical, personnel, and related records are handled with precision.
- Manage daily operations for the legal support function, including docketing, court filings, subpoena support, and trial readiness activities.
- Maintain complete and well-organized physical and digital case files to support efficient case management across matters.
- Establish and improve litigation support procedures that promote consistency, accuracy, and dependable service across the department.
- Balance multiple active assignments by coordinating timelines, escalating priorities when needed, and aligning team efforts with firm objectives.
- Certification as a paralegal in California in accordance with applicable state requirements.
- Recent experience leading document review projects and managing staff in a legal environment.
- Strong organizational, project coordination, and communication skills in a collaborative department setting.
- Ability to work with firm leadership and attorneys to prioritize competing demands and meet concurrent deadlines.
- Sharp attention to detail paired with sound judgment on broader case and department priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recent experience working within an Apple macOS environment.
- Background supporting litigation operations, including calendaring, e-filing, document review, and eDiscovery processes.
- Permanent authorization to work in the United States.