Paralegal Supervisor- 3534312

Our client, a nationally recognized litigation boutique with a strong public-interest and civil-rights mission, is seeking a Paralegal Supervisor to lead and support its growing case-management function. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to senior operations leadership and offers the opportunity to help shape best practices across complex, high-stakes litigation matters.

The firm is known for handling cutting-edge litigation across commercial disputes, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations, employment and discrimination matters, and complex regulatory and securities cases. In addition to its commercial practice, the firm maintains a robust public-interest platform focused on gender and racial equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, democracy protection, and immigrants’ rights.

Following significant growth since its founding, the firm is looking to add an experienced litigation-support leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• →Supervise and support an expanding team of Paralegals and Senior Paralegals, with a focus on litigation support, staffing, training, and professional development 
• →Coordinate daily case-management operations, including matter assignments, workload balancing, and workflow efficiency 
• →Partner with senior leadership to address performance issues, staffing needs, and team development initiatives 
• →Participate in performance evaluations and assist in setting expectations and performance goals 
• →Develop and deliver training programs and materials; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship 
• →Prepare for depositions, conferences, and hearings, including document compilation, witness preparation support, and logistical coordination 
• →Support trial preparation and execution, including exhibit management, courtroom technology coordination, vendor liaison, and trial-office logistics 
• →Stay current on litigation support and eDiscovery trends; recommend and implement best practices to improve efficiency and compliance 
• →Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, and case-related materials as needed 
• →Assist with recruiting efforts, including resume review and interview participation 
• →Handle additional special projects and administrative responsibilities as assigned 

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• 7–8+ years of litigation support experience 
• Prior supervisory experience in a law firm or litigation-focused environment strongly preferred
• This role will have ~12 direct reports between multiple offices.
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation-support technologies 
• Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail 
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines 
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and service-driven mindset 
• Flexibility to assist with after-hours litigation needs as required 
• Strong judgment and commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards 
• Demonstrated interest in or alignment with civil rights and public-interest work 

• Location: New York, NY or Washington, DC 
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
• Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000+ base salary, depending on experience 

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. The firm will ask for three professional references before extending an offer.