Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Paralegal Supervisor
Location: New York, NY 10018 or Washington, D.C. 20001
Salary/Payrate: $130k-$150k+ annually and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days a week onsite)
Term: Permanent / Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required: Yes
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description
Our client, a nationally recognized litigation boutique with a strong public-interest and civil-rights mission, is seeking a Paralegal Supervisor to lead and support its growing case-management function. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to senior operations leadership and offers the opportunity to help shape best practices across complex, high-stakes litigation matters.
The firm is known for handling cutting-edge litigation across commercial disputes, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations, employment and discrimination matters, and complex regulatory and securities cases. In addition to its commercial practice, the firm maintains a robust public-interest platform focused on gender and racial equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, democracy protection, and immigrants’ rights.
Following significant growth since its founding, the firm is looking to add an experienced litigation-support leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and support an expanding team of Paralegals and Senior Paralegals, with a focus on litigation support, staffing, training, and professional development
- Coordinate daily case-management operations, including matter assignments, workload balancing, and workflow efficiency
- Partner with senior leadership to address performance issues, staffing needs, and team development initiatives
- Participate in performance evaluations and assist in setting expectations and performance goals
- Develop and deliver training programs and materials; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Prepare for depositions, conferences, and hearings, including document compilation, witness preparation support, and logistical coordination
- Support trial preparation and execution, including exhibit management, courtroom technology coordination, vendor liaison, and trial-office logistics
- Stay current on litigation support and eDiscovery trends; recommend and implement best practices to improve efficiency and compliance
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, and case-related materials as needed
- Assist with recruiting efforts, including resume review and interview participation
- Handle additional special projects and administrative responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7–8+ years of litigation support experience
- Prior supervisory experience in a law firm or litigation-focused environment strongly preferred
- This role will have ~12 direct reports between multiple offices.
- Strong writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation-support technologies
- Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and service-driven mindset
- Flexibility to assist with after-hours litigation needs as required
- Strong judgment and commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards
- Demonstrated interest in or alignment with civil rights and public-interest work
Additional Details:
- Location: New York, NY or Washington, DC
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000+ base salary, depending on experience
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. The firm will ask for three professional references before extending an offer.