Paralegal Manager
Quick answer
Democracy Forward Foundation is hiring a hybrid Paralegal Manager in Washington, DC, paying $130k-$155k to oversee and develop the organization's legal support team.
- Role
- Paralegal Manager
- Organization
- Democracy Forward Foundation
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $130,000 - $155,000
- Category
- Legal
The role
Democracy Forward Foundation is seeking a Paralegal Manager to lead and develop a team of senior paralegals, paralegals, and legal assistants. The role involves overseeing litigation support, ensuring the quality of federal and state court filings, and fostering professional development within the legal support staff. The successful candidate will work closely with litigators and managing attorneys to optimize workflows and maintain high standards of excellence. This position requires a collaborative leader capable of managing diverse teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven legal environment.
What you'll do
- Manage and mentor a team of 13-20 legal support professionals.
- Ensure error-free and timely legal filings in federal and state courts.
- Assign and monitor the progress of legal support work and resource allocation.
- Identify skill gaps and implement training programs for the legal support staff.
- Collaborate with litigators to improve workflow integration and litigation support.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a legal or nonprofit setting.
- 15+ years of experience in the legal and legal support field.
- 5+ years of direct people management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to perform and train on court filing tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Excellent benefits provided; details to be discussed upon employment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC, requiring an in-office presence at least eight times per month.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $155,000, commensurate with experience.
What are the core requirements for this position?
Candidates must have at least 15 years of legal support experience, 5 years of management experience, and expertise in court filing procedures.
How to apply
Apply directly on Democracy Forward Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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