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Litigation Services Manager (Litigation Paralegal Manager)
New York, NY
Job Description
Litigation Services Manager (Litigation Paralegal Manager)
Legal Support Services, New York Office
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Debevoise clients engage our lawyers for the high degree of quality, strategic focus and creativity we bring to our legal advice. Our talented administrative and legal support staff bring the same commitment to their work, ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated staff by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured. The firm is seeking a Litigation Services Manager resident in our New York office to join Legal Support Services Management and oversee approximately 25 litigation case managers and legal assistants in our New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco offices.
Legal Support Services consists of over 150 billable staff members and is comprised of litigation and corporate legal assistants, discovery attorneys, corporate staff attorneys and litigation support. Each LSS group has their own manager. LSS management meets regularly and works as a team to manage and administer the entire LSS department. The ideal candidate is someone who seeks to form a long-term relationship with the firm, will become an integral member of management, is a subject matter expert in the litigation process, and has experience managing legal support staff.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate will recognize this as a unique opportunity to join a highly successful global firm in a management role. We encourage applications from experienced litigation paralegals and managers with the adaptability, energy and enthusiasm needed to fulfill any need that might arise. The firm highly values excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to respond in a fast-changing environment, effective collaboration with staff, lawyers, vendors and clients, creative problem solving talents, the ability to work without direct supervision, a sense of team spirit, and pride of ownership about one’s contributions.
Please mention where you saw this position posted when applying. Send resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements to:
LSSRecruiting@debevoise.com
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Fax: 212.909.6033
TTY only: 212.909.7388
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.
Legal Support Services, New York Office
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Debevoise clients engage our lawyers for the high degree of quality, strategic focus and creativity we bring to our legal advice. Our talented administrative and legal support staff bring the same commitment to their work, ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated staff by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured. The firm is seeking a Litigation Services Manager resident in our New York office to join Legal Support Services Management and oversee approximately 25 litigation case managers and legal assistants in our New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco offices.
Legal Support Services consists of over 150 billable staff members and is comprised of litigation and corporate legal assistants, discovery attorneys, corporate staff attorneys and litigation support. Each LSS group has their own manager. LSS management meets regularly and works as a team to manage and administer the entire LSS department. The ideal candidate is someone who seeks to form a long-term relationship with the firm, will become an integral member of management, is a subject matter expert in the litigation process, and has experience managing legal support staff.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Respond to matter teams for staffing and other support and guidance
- Promulgate the use of LSS staff amongst associates, educate new attorneys about the value of LSS staff and how to engage them
- Participate with defining and developing, and as appropriate leading, initiatives related to increased efficiency, including but not limited to how generative artificial intelligence will impact litigation and discovery
- Coordinate coverage, provide support and share knowledge with LSS management and other members of firm administration
- Assist in recruiting, onboarding and developing new hires
- Conduct yearly performance reviews, assist Director with determining salary adjustments and bonus recommendations
- Review and monitor utilization and economics of group, identify areas for improvement or change
- Provide input on department and firm policy
The ideal candidate will recognize this as a unique opportunity to join a highly successful global firm in a management role. We encourage applications from experienced litigation paralegals and managers with the adaptability, energy and enthusiasm needed to fulfill any need that might arise. The firm highly values excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to respond in a fast-changing environment, effective collaboration with staff, lawyers, vendors and clients, creative problem solving talents, the ability to work without direct supervision, a sense of team spirit, and pride of ownership about one’s contributions.
- Minimum of eight years of large, complex litigation experience in a law firm or legal department
- Extensive experience with litigation specific applications and processes
- Proven record of managing others performance
Please mention where you saw this position posted when applying. Send resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements to:
LSSRecruiting@debevoise.com
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Fax: 212.909.6033
TTY only: 212.909.7388
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.
Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$175,000-$190,000
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
8+ years
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