Paralegal Manager

Harris Law Firm PLLP•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal Manager is a legal-acumen leadership role responsible for the daily supervision, performance management, and professional development of the firm’s paralegal team. This position serves as a culture carrier, operational supervisor, and quality enforcer to ensure consistent legal support, strong case management practices, and alignment with firm standards. This role requires a strong legal background (Paralegal, Law Clerk, LLP, or Attorney) combined with demonstrated leadership experience managing teams. The Paralegal Manager focuses on people leadership, workload oversight, training, and culture stabilization.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of leadership or management experience
Legal background required (5+ years in any of the following):
Paralegal
Law Clerk
Licensed Legal Professional (LLP)
Attorney (preferred but not required)
Strong understanding of litigation workflows, case management, and court procedures
Proven ability to manage team performance and professional development
High emotional intelligence and strong conflict resolution skills
Strong organizational and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with legal systems such as Centerbase, NetDocuments, and Microsoft Office
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the firm’s paralegal team across offices and hybrid environments
Establish clear performance expectations for quality, responsiveness, and collaboration
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, coaching conversations, and formal performance reviews
Address performance concerns in partnership with HR and the Practice Manager
Oversee coverage planning, scheduling, and paralegal team meetings
Foster a solutions-oriented, accountable, and high-performing team culture
Monitor and balance paralegal workloads to support attorney productivity
Coordinate coverage during PTO, absences, and high-volume periods
Align paralegal resources with case complexity and attorney needs
Identify workflow bottlenecks and escalate operational risks proactively
Reinforce documentation standards and procedural compliance
Conduct periodic quality reviews of work product and case files
Support attorneys and paralegals with best practices in case management
Maintain knowledge of Colorado courts, local rules, and jurisdictional requirements
Lead structured onboarding for new paralegals
Provide training on legal systems, calendaring, and case management practices
Maintain accessible mentorship and structured development opportunities
Promote adherence to firm standards and paralegal best practices
Maintain a consistent in-office leadership presence in the Denver office
Model professionalism, accountability, and collaborative behavior
Identify team challenges early and implement solutions proactively
Partner with firm leadership to strengthen engagement and culture