Manager of Transactional Paraprofessional Support
About The Position
Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced paralegal manager to join our nationally renowned transactional practice. The Manager of Transactional Paraprofessional Support will lead the operations of transactional paraprofessionals in our Business and Transactions, Finance, and Real Estate departments. This newly created position will collaborate with Directors of Practice Administration and Department Chairs to establish and maintain quality operations and provide professional development of the transactional support teams. This position is hybrid and can be in our Philadelphia, Baltimore, Minneapolis, Seattle, or Washington, D.C. office. Why Join Us? Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm’s executive leadership. Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth. Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds. Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.
Requirements
- Client Service : Anticipate and actively respond to the needs of attorneys, practice management administrators, and paraprofessionals.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
- Judgment and Problem-Solving: Strategic thinking, with careful attention to detail to anticipate and resolve problems.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in paraprofessional services.
- Prior experience supervising paralegals in a law firm environment required; prior experience supervising transactional paraprofessionals preferred.
- Some travel is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supervising transactional paraprofessionals preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify staffing needs, manage paraprofessionals’ performance, conduct performance evaluations, and assist with budgeting and resource planning.
- Manage workflow to optimize efficiency and quality of work.
- Develop training plans and cross-train paraprofessionals.
- Assist in establishing and implementing strategic initiatives.
- Manage large-scale projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
