Litigation Legal Support Manager

Merchant & Gould P.C.

. Supervise legal assistants and paralegals supporting the Litigation Practice Group .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeAlexandria • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation support experience, particularly in intellectual property matters, with a strong focus on operational excellence, team leadership, and compliance with legal procedures. Proven ability to manage complex workflows, enhance team capabilities, and align legal functions with business objectives.

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Litigation Support ExperienceIntellectual Property LitigationTeam LeadershipProject ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Litigation ProceduresDiscovery RulesTrial PreparationCourt Filing SystemsCase Management SystemsDocument Management SystemsTrial Logistics ManagementBudget ManagementWorkflow ManagementStaffing Needs Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborative Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCase Management SoftwareDocument Management Software

Industry Keywords

Litigation Practice GroupLegal Assistant FunctionsParalegal FunctionsClient RelationsOperational Priorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise legal assistants and paralegals supporting the Litigation Practice Group
Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, coaching, and support
Oversee litigation support operations, staffing, attorney assignments, workflows, and workload distribution
Assess and forecast staffing needs for new and active matters
Address capacity concerns and develop staffing and support solutions
Establish and monitor standards for quality, accuracy, timeliness, responsiveness, and client service
Serve as an escalation point for complex workflow, staffing, and litigation support issues
Oversee compliance with litigation procedures, court rules, filing requirements, docketing processes, and case deadlines
Lead onboarding, training, professional development, and cross-training initiatives
Identify skill gaps and develop programs and resources to strengthen team capabilities
Manage employee performance and development, including goals, feedback, coaching, evaluations, and improvement plans
Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, career development, succession planning, and employee relations
Monitor team capacity, productivity, utilization, and billable and non-billable hours
Analyze trends and implement workflow, staffing, technology, and process improvements
Promote effective use of firm-approved technology, systems, and resources
Manage relationships with outside vendors and service providers, including court reporters, trial consultants, and contractors
Oversee the quality and delivery of contracted services
Review and approve timecards, time-off requests, vendor invoices, and related items
Align legal assistant and paralegal support with the firm's litigation practice, business objectives, client service expectations, and operational priorities
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel and client information
Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment
Substantial experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation
5+ years of experience supporting intellectual property litigation
Familiarity with practices, procedures, and demands unique to IP matters
Progressive experience in legal support roles
Strong understanding of legal assistant and paralegal functions
Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex workflows, and drive operational excellence
Advanced knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery rules, trial preparation, and court filing systems
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, case management, and document management systems
Experience managing trial logistics
Experience leading large-scale legal projects and teams from conception to completion
Experience defining project scope, setting timelines, and managing budgets
Ability to align paralegal and legal assistant functions with business objectives
Strong understanding of profitability and client relations
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to influence persuasively and effectively with a collaborative orientation
Strong organization and project management skills
Process improvement focus
Ability to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the workday
Ability to routinely use a computer and other standard office equipment
Occasional travel, approximately 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Employee medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Ten firm holidays
Hybrid work environment
Accommodation during the application or recruiting process for candidates with disabilities