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- Conducting regularly scheduled meetings with Paralegal teams to foster a team mindset, share information, conduct training, communicate new policies and procedures, etc.
- Regularly visiting FBT offices to engage in person with paralegals, other professionals, PGLs, attorneys and other stakeholders.
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- Developing and implementing strategies to ensure the appropriate development, mentoring and training needed to build and maintain high-performing teams of paralegals and other professionals.
- Monitoring individual performance, tracking competencies, documenting and providing feedback as well as addressing performance issues. Assisting HR with managing the performance review process and participating in evaluation conferences as needed. Working closely with HR on performance, compensation and promotion processes and decisions.
- Preparing the annual expense budget, including evaluation and recommendation of new hire requests. Taking the lead on the establishment of the annual hours budget and billing rates for timekeepers.
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- Previous experience in a professional services firm expected; previous law firm experience is highly desirable.
- Ability to work over 40 hours per week and travel as needed across the firm's footprint. Weekend travel may be required from time to time. Travel time estimates are moderate (10-15%).
- A career progression that demonstrates successful pattern of more complex leadership assignments and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated diplomacy and professional presence to gain the confidence of internal stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
- Ability to collaboratively work with multiple stakeholders to achieve buy-in and results.
- A commitment to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.
- Strong management coaching skills. Strong planning and organization skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage many projects at once, problem solve, and work well under tight time constraints.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Proactive approach and the ability to work "hands-on", as required.
- Ability to work well with many different types of individuals in challenging situations.
- Cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability, among others.
- Ability to understand unconscious bias and its effect on recruiting, hiring, performance and advancement.
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Paralegal Manager - Pittsburgh, United States - Frost Brown Todd LLP
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionFrost Brown Todd LLP, a national law firm with 1000+ legal and business professionals in seventeen offices, is currently searching for a full-time Paralegal Manager to join our firm. The Paralegal Manager will provide oversight of Paralegals and Other Professionals, working very closely with key stakeholders -- e.g., Practice Group Leaders ("PGLs"), attorneys, Human Resources, Directors of Practice Services ("DPS"), Office Managers, and others -- to attract, retain, develop and support talented Paralegals and Other Professionals to assist FBT attorneys in delivering excellent and efficient service to our clients. The Paralegal Manager is expected to create a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration across groups, teams, and offices.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Job Requirements:
Frost Brown Todd offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k/profit sharing retirement package.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Frost Brown Todd is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Frost Brown Todd to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.
