Description:

The Role:
This role requires a dynamic fluid thinker with a strong understanding of the litigation landscape who is eager to be a visible leader within the firm. Your skillset should contain at least 2-3 years' litigation & drafting experience, must be barred and in good standing in NY/NJ. This role has a managerial aspect, as you will be responsible for a team of (3-4) paralegals.

If you love to roll your sleeves up and make a direct impact to the overall success of the company, we encourage you to apply.

What you will be doing:

Responsible for supervising a team of paralegals, delegating daily tasks, monitoring performance (including addressing complaints, resolving problems, organizing caseload, meetings, coaching, advising) and resource allocation
Oversee team attendance, approving timecards
Develop and implement strategies to improve team efficiency, statistics and overall departmental performance
Represent and manage your own caseload (particularly complex cases) to continue your practice as an attorney including research, drafting, preparing for trials, reviewing documents or representing clients in negotiations or court
Advise on more complex and escalated cases
Collaborate and strategize with the managing partner and other business areas within the organization to better support our clients and contribute to the overall success of the company
Regularly provide updates and/or reports on key metrics and other relevant to Managing Partner (on occasion to COO)
Provide feedback and support to ensure accuracy and quality
Monitor and stay up-to-date with relevant regulatory agencies to ensure our adherence to all applicable regulations and guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental needs and objectives

What you bring: