Paralegal Manager jobs in Austin, TX

Our fast-paced Immigration Law Firm in Austin is looking to hire an experienced, strategic, and goal-minded Paralegal Manager to help lead our Paralegal Teams.

As a Paralegal Team Manager, you’ll assign projects and help us with hiring, training, promotions, reviews, terminations, and more. Job seekers should be natural leaders with law firm experience as senior paralegals or similar positions that love to help others grow in their roles. Contact us today to be considered for this opportunity!

• Act as a liaison between attorneys and paralegals, ensuring projects are completed accurately and timely and resolve conflicts as needed
• Manage our team of paralegals and assist with assigning projects organizing and prioritizing tasks, caseload, and workflow, and advise on how to resolve conflicts, when they arise
• Help with various personnel decisions, such as hiring/termination, promotions, salaries, reviews, relating to paralegals

• Plans develops, and manages the work of the team by coaching to foster the growth of the team
• Under the direction of the Legal Operations Director, develops and implements processes and procedures to improve team efficiency and productivity.
• Identifies and addresses efficiency, workflow, or personnel issues within the team and works to find solutions that benefit everyone involved; properly escalates issues to Attorneys or Director of Legal Operations, as needed
• Properly manages team resources, including, space, equipment, and personnel, to ensure maximum effectiveness
• Leads and oversees the training of new and existing team members
• Monitors, approves and manages schedules, OT/PTO, timecards, remote working requests, and other likewise requests for the respective team of Paralegals and Legal Assistants
• Acts as a backup with the overflow of paralegal work
• Sets clear expectations and goals for team members and provides regular feedback and coaching
• Addresses issues in performance, work product quality, or other with team members and escalates personnel concerns, as needed
• Conducts periodic performance reviews with the team; engages the appropriate parties to attain necessary information for reviews

• Decision-making, leadership, management, and communication skills are required in this role
• Paralegal certificate from a nationally accredited program preferred

• At least 5 years of experience in a legal leadership role, preferably in a team setting
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as legal administration or management
• Experience with a case management software
• Organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite and other data entry software
• Experience analyzing company needs, employee development, and goal setting

About Us: Farmer Law PC

Located in Austin, TX, Farmer Law PC is adept at navigating every facet of immigration law. The Firm offers comprehensive, unique, and strategic solutions for our client’s immigration needs, from employment-based recruitment and visas to family-based visas. Farmer Law PC’s promise is to offer world-class communication and responsiveness to all our clients and our comprehensive approach can simplify even the most complicated of visa programs. Regardless of how large or small your job is, we have the immigration solution for you.