Senior Case/Paralegal Manager (National Law Firm)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Senior Case/Paralegal Manager (National Law Firm)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Comp Package: Base to $240K, Full Benefits, Bonus(es), 401K+, etc.

Summary for Senior Case/Paralegal Manager:

Are you a Case Manager at a top AM100 law firm looking to expand your impact and take the next step in your career? A national law firm with a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive culture is seeking a Senior Case/Paralegal Manager to join its New York team. In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing paralegal group while staying connected to complex litigation work. You’ll shape workflows, mentor junior staff, and partner closely with attorneys and administrative leadership to ensure best-in-class support across high-stakes matters. Ideal for a strong communicator with excellent judgment who thrives in a team-driven environment and enjoys elevating both people and processes.

Responsibilities for Senior Case/Paralegal Manager:

• Oversee day-to-day paralegal workflows, ensuring high-quality support across complex litigation matters.
• Manage, mentor, and develop paralegal staff through training, feedback, and regular one-on-one check-ins.
• Coordinate with attorneys, vendors, and case teams on deadlines, trial logistics, document production, and court procedures.
• Maintain an active caseload while meeting billable hour expectations and ensuring team-wide compliance with federal and state court rules.
• Assist with matter staffing, workload distribution, and recommendations to improve departmental processes and efficiencies.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluations, and resolution of employee relations issues in partnership with HR.

Qualifications for Senior Case/Paralegal Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree required; ABA-approved paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of litigation paralegal experience, including significant trial and deposition work
• Minimum 2 years leadership or supervisory experience within a law firm setting.
• Strong proficiency with litigation tools (Relativity, Lexis/Westlaw, PACER, SharePoint) and federal/NY state e-filing systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to lead by example.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, maintain professionalism under pressure, and support the development of junior talent.