Paralegal Manager – Corporate | New York City (Hybrid)

NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.

• Job overview

  The Paralegal Manager role at a prestigious Vault 100 law firm in New York City involves senior-level corporate paralegal work combined with managing and mentoring the firm's paralegal team, impacting firm operations and leadership.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The Paralegal Manager will manage and support the paralegal team, oversee staffing and workload, collaborate with attorneys, perform corporate finance paralegal tasks including UCC filings, liaise with HR and finance, participate in leadership meetings, and propose improvements for the paralegal department.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a salary range of $170,000 to $190,000 commensurate with experience, with a hybrid work schedule requiring at least three days onsite in New York City.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of corporate paralegal experience including UCC filings, experience in a large firm, strong corporate finance knowledge, excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills; supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

• Career development

  The role offers growth potential and visibility within a top-tier firm, allowing the candidate to shape the future of the paralegal department and develop supervisory skills.

• Work environment and culture

  The firm values professionalism, discretion, and collaboration in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with opportunities to build relationships across all levels of the firm.

• Company information

  The job is for a prestigious New York-based Vault 100 law firm known for its top-tier legal services and large firm environment with over 75 employees.

• Team overview

  The candidate will lead the firm's paralegal team, working closely with attorneys, HR, finance, and firm leadership, acting as a department head and key contact for paralegal services.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based in New York City with a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of three days onsite.

• Application process

  Interested candidates are instructed to apply by emailing cvillarama@whitmantransition.com or calling (914) 570-8655.

• Unique job features

  This role uniquely combines senior-level paralegal work with leadership responsibilities in a prestigious law firm, offering a rare opportunity to influence firm-wide operations and paralegal team development.

Company overview

Whitman Transition Advisors Job Community, founded in 2008 and based in New York, NY, is a privately held company specializing in CPA firm mergers and staffing solutions. The company primarily operates in the financial and accounting sectors, offering high-level job placements such as Tax and Audit Directors and Partners, often with lucrative compensation packages. They focus on facilitating career transitions for professionals within CPA firms and related industries, leveraging their expertise to match candidates with suitable roles.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to emphasize your 8+ years of corporate paralegal experience, especially highlighting your expertise with UCC filings and corporate finance transactions to align with the core requirements of the Paralegal Manager role at Whitman Transition Advisors Job Community.

• Highlight your leadership and team management skills, including any experience overseeing paralegal teams or collaborating with attorneys, HR, and finance departments, to showcase your readiness for a department head-equivalent position.

• Apply through multiple channels such as the Whitman Transition Advisors corporate site, LinkedIn job postings, and legal job boards to maximize your application visibility for this hybrid New York City role.

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