Paralegal Manager (Litigation Practices)

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • Washington, DC

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About The Position

We’re seeking a dynamic and strategic Litigation Paralegal Manager to lead and elevate our litigation support function. In this role, you’ll oversee a high-performing team of paralegals across all phases of litigation—from pre-filing through trial and post-trial—while driving excellence in client service, operational efficiency, and innovation. You’ll play a critical leadership role in shaping team structure, optimizing workflows, and developing talent, all while ensuring the highest standards of quality and risk management. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aligning people, processes, and technology to meet the evolving demands of complex litigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of litigation paralegal experience, including support for complex litigation matters.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a law firm; multi-office leadership experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and post-trial processes.
• Experience with eDiscovery tools and workflows, as well as familiarity with federal and state court rules and filing procedures.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong client service orientation and professionalism.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset with strong judgment, accountability, and ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• multi-office leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of litigation paralegals (including supervisors and leads), ensuring high performance, engagement, and effective workload distribution.
• Partner with attorneys across litigation practices to optimize paralegal utilization and deliver exceptional client service.
• Oversee performance management processes, including reviews, feedback, compensation recommendations, and employee development.
• Address performance issues with professionalism and fairness, collaborating closely with Human Resources on coaching and resolution.
• Drive recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training of paralegals, helping build a strong and scalable talent pipeline.
• Develop and implement training programs, standard operating procedures, and best practices to support litigation workflows.
• Establish and maintain service standards, ensuring quality, accuracy, responsiveness, and adherence to court and client requirements.
• Monitor utilization, productivity, and key metrics; identify trends and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Oversee administrative operations, including timekeeping, attendance, resource allocation, and compliance with firm policies.
• Champion innovation and technology adoption, including litigation tools and AI-enabled solutions, to improve workflows, reduce risk, and drive operational excellence.

Benefits

• MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees