[Remote] Manager/Senior Manager – Paralegal Services and Resource Management

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Beveridge & Diamond PC is a leading environmental law firm that specializes in complex legal issues. The Manager orSenior Manager, Paralegal Services & Resource Management will lead the paralegal and docketing teams, focusing on client service, team development, and operational efficiency while driving innovation and maintaining high standards of performance. Responsibilities • Manage a team of ~15 paralegals, paralegal assistants, and docketing professionals Firmwide, including mentorship and modeling of industry approved standards, within a high-performing culture.• Drive the annual evaluation process, including compensation benchmarking and internal equity analyses, for all paralegals, paralegal assistants, and docketing professionals ensuring consistent, constructive, and actionable feedback. • Plan and implement professional development programs that align with practice area needs and Firm strategy. • Maintain and evolve paralegal career ladders, including competency frameworks, progression criteria, and promotion standards. • Partner with team to guide and support day-to-day docketing processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of all deadlines, with a focus on risk management, innovation, and scaling services to meet emerging needs.• Oversee departmental budgeting for training, certification, and technology investments. • Develop and refine systems and tools for workload tracking, assignment transparency, and utilization analysis. • Build strong relationships with practice group leaders to anticipate staffing needs and address workflow challenges. • Lead day-to-day workflow and staffing requests for all attorneys, paralegals, and paralegal assistants with support from Talent Development Leader for more complex staffing matters.• Direct Firmwide monitoring and analysis of attorney and paralegal utilization, workload, and productivity, including reports and/or dashboards as appropriate to identify staffing trends and resource allocation. • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, profitability, and client value through better staffing and workflow practices, including collaboration with Finance and Talent Development Leader to analyze profitability data and to recommend strategic adjustments. • Lead preparation and presentation of quarterly utilization and profitability reports for the Talent Development team and Firm leadership.• Ensure compliance with Firm policies, client requirements, and confidentiality standards. • Support succession planning and knowledge transfer within the paralegal and docketing teams. Skills • Bachelor’s degree required. • Paralegal certification required or ability to obtain one within six months of starting role. • Minimum of 6 to 10+ years of paralegal experience, including 3 or more years in management or leadership role. • Proven experience managing multi-office legal support teams and developing operational systems.• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, including financial and utilization analysis. • Effective communication and relationship-building skills with all levels of attorneys and staff. • Deep understanding of legal technology, workflow automation, and innovation tools. Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational management. • Preferred experience in developing career ladders and compensation analysis or a demonstrated interest in building competitive paralegal career frameworks.Benefits • Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance; and voluntary coverage options such as supplemental life and AD&D insurance, vision coverage, identity protection, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and long-term care insurance. • Retirement & Savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan; flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care); a health savings account; and a Section 529 college savings plan.• AdditionalBenefits: Pre-tax transportation program; employee assistance program (EAP); and temporary back-up care for children, adults, and elders. • Generous Paid Time Off: We believe in the importance of work-life integration and time to recharge. Our paid leave benefits include a generous allotment of vacation days, paid sick leave, along with paid holidays. We also provide various types of leave to support life’s important moments, including parental leave, bereavement leave, and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws and firm policies.• OtherCompensation: In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as overtime pay (if applicable), bonuses, and other performance-related incentives. Company Overview • Beveridge & Diamond’s 160+ lawyers in 7 U.S. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Beveridge & Diamond PC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 3 in 2024.Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job