Paralegal Manager (Minneapolis or Denver) (#3883)

We are seeking a Paralegal Manager to lead and manage paralegals across offices and departments. In this role, you will take an active lead in engaging with practice groups, lawyers, and firm administration to ensure efficient support and high-quality legal work. The successful candidate will have strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, including the ability to communicate well with all levels of personnel. This is a hybrid position and can be based out of our Minneapolis or Denver office.

In this role, you will:

- Lead and manage the paralegal support function, including recruiting, hiring, utilization and training, and professional development.
- Coordinate and participate in orientation and onboarding for all new paralegals, ensuring appropriate training and access to resources.
- Manage employee performance, employee relation issues and counseling for paralegals in conjunction with Human Resources.
- Lead and manage the performance evaluation process including contacting lawyers to participate in the evaluation process; review completed evaluations and conduct annual performance reviews with supervisees.
- Actively engage with practice groups and individual lawyers in order to better understand their needs and the expertise and strengths of the paralegals to ensure high quality legal work.
- Manage paralegal workflow, capacity, assignments, and utilization. Ensure timely and efficient support to lawyers and clients.
- Approve employee PTO requests and timecards in Time and Attendance System.
- May perform other duties as assigned, including providing additional support to Practice Group Directors.

What we're looking for:

- Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant work experience.
- At least 5 years of experience as a paralegal.
- At least 3 years of experience managing a large team of paralegals or other timekeeping professionals, preferably across offices and multiple departments.
- Demonstrated financial acumen, particularly productivity metrics in billable / professional services context.
- Strong, well-developed employee relations skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated analytical ability; ability to set priorities; knows ethical boundaries of position and when to consult with management; responsible; resourceful.
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to use good judgement in solving problems and resolving conflict.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Ability to communicate and work with all levels of personnel; strong conflict management and coaching skills.

Preferred:

- Experience managing paralegals in a law firm.
- Transactional paralegal experience.
- Member of a professional paralegal association.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is an AmLaw 100 international law firm with more than 575 lawyers in 21 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We are a premier legal counselor to companies worldwide in a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey's benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive workplace. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

How to Apply:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the "Careers" section of the Dorsey website at www.dorsey.com/staffjobs and complete Dorsey's online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

The pay range for this position in Colorado only is an annual salary of $110,000 to $130,000.

This range represents Dorsey's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills and location and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Applications will be accepted through November 29, 2024.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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Office Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Denver, CO