Litigation Support Manager

Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Support Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for its litigation paralegal team. This individual will oversee the delivery of high-quality legal support across all phases of litigation, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with firm-wide objectives. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with deep litigation experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for driving operational excellence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage paralegal support throughout all stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness in paralegal work such as document review, filings, and exhibit preparation.
• Oversee workflow design, case assignment, and resource allocation to optimize productivity and client service.
• Monitor deadlines and compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Serve as a key liaison between attorneys, paralegals, and firm leadership to maintain alignment and effective communication.
• Collaborate with legal leadership to forecast staffing needs and balance workloads across teams.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance staff skills and career growth.
• Track and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement data-driven solutions.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting and resource planning.
• Manage vendor relationships related to litigation support and technology services.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in litigation support.
• Lead or participate in firm-wide initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification or advanced legal training preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation paralegal experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery rules, trial preparation, and court filing systems.
• Proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to handle complex workloads and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with litigation support software (e.g., Relativity, CaseMap, Concordance, TrialDirector, PACER).
• Experience managing trial logistics and large-scale litigation projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with legal technology, including AI tools and cloud-based solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and client service acumen.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization in a deadline-driven environment.

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 – $180,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.