Paralegal Supervisor- 3534312

Job Title: Paralegal Supervisor

Location: New York, NY 10018 or Washington, D.C. 20001

Salary/Payrate: $130k-$150k+ annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days a week onsite)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities:

* 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

Qualifications:

* 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

Additional Details:

* 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

Application Process:

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