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Paralegal Manager (Transactions Practices)

New York, NY 1 day ago ✦ New

Job Description

Paralegal Manager needed for a top law firm supporting the Transactions practices. Can work from their NY, Boston or San Francisco office.
Minimum 7 years of transactional paralegal experience in one or more areas: M&A/Private Equity, Capital Markets, Finance, ECVC, Technology Transactions, Real Estate, or Private Funds.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a law firm environment; multi-office leadership experience preferred.
  • Lead paralegal workflow management by setting priorities, assigning projects, and ensuring balanced utilization across transaction practice groups.
  • Oversee performance management, including evaluations, feedback, compensation recommendations, and counseling in collaboration with HR.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and open communication while ensuring adherence to firm policies and standards.
  • Monitor paralegal utilization, productivity, and client service outcomes; implement programs to address workload, staffing, and performance trends.
  • Partner with HR to recruit, onboard, and orient new paralegals; support attorney integration into the paralegal program.
  • Develop and deliver substantive training programs, SOPs, checklists, and playbooks to drive operational excellence.
  • Establish service level standards (accuracy, turnaround time, quality metrics) and lead quality control reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Champion technology adoption, including closing tools, DMS platforms, e-signature, entity management, and e-filing systems.
  • Evaluate and implement AI-enabled automation solutions—with appropriate governance—to improve efficiency, reduce error rates, and protect confidentiality.
  • Oversee administrative operations including timekeeping, PTO approval, compliance reporting, space utilization, and coordination with office leadership.
About You
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 7 years of transactional paralegal experience in one or more areas: M&A/Private Equity, Capital Markets, Finance, ECVC, Technology Transactions, Real Estate, or Private Funds.
  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a law firm environment; multi-office leadership experience preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of end-to-end deal lifecycles, including diligence/VDR management, entity management, UCC/SEC/Blue Sky filings, and closings/post-closing processes.
  • Proficiency with document management, collaboration, e-signature, closing management, entity management, and e-filing platforms.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to align decisions to business objectives.
  • Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and client service excellence, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information, manage competing priorities, coordinate vendors, and maintain flexibility to meet business needs.

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