Manager, Litigation and Corporate Paralegals

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

. Oversee staffing, utilization, professional development and day-to-day operational support for litigation and corporate paralegal teams .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in staffing management, resource allocation, and workflow coordination within a professional services environment. Proven ability to lead teams, implement training programs, and enhance operational efficiency through process improvements.

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Staffing ManagementResource AllocationPerformance ManagementProject ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Workflow CoordinationTime-Entry ComplianceBudget ManagementData AnalysisTraining Program Implementation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingInterpersonal CommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelWordOutlook

Industry Keywords

LitigationCorporate ParalegalProfessional DevelopmentFast-Paced EnvironmentLaw Firm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee staffing, utilization, professional development and day-to-day operational support for litigation and corporate paralegal teams
Manage resource allocation, workload distribution, staffing strategy and cross-office collaboration
Coordinate staffing requests, paralegal capacity, bandwidth and workflow
Analyze reports to monitor time, capacity and availability and enable matter assignment and load balancing
Oversee assignment tracking, time-entry compliance and time-off requests and approvals
Manage departures, transitions, work handoffs, assignment reallocations and knowledge transfer
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, onboarding and orienting paralegals
Manage performance reviews, coaching, mentoring and professional development
Identify training needs and help implement substantive training programs
Monitor morale, solicit feedback and lead team engagement initiatives
Coordinate with clients, assigning attorneys, Practice Directors and Firm stakeholders
Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and AI workflow opportunities
Manage communications and group meetings
Assist with annual budgeting, expense tracking and management reporting
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5-7 years of experience at a law firm or professional services firm
Experience managing staffing, resource allocation, utilization and workflow coordination in a fast-paced professional services environment
Strong leadership and people management skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and employee development
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Strong attention to detail and self-motivation
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must be flexible and willing to work outside of core business hours as necessary
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Professional development resources
Training and development opportunities
Coaching and mentorship
Team engagement and cohesion initiatives