Legal Assistant Manager

Job Title: Legal Assistant Manager

Department: Legal
Reports To: General Counsel / Legal Director
Location: [Insert Location]
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

The Legal Assistant Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the legal assistant team to ensure the efficient delivery of administrative and paralegal support to attorneys and legal professionals. This role includes managing workflow, developing team members, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and organizational policies, and acting as a liaison between attorneys and support staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management:
• Supervise, mentor, and train legal assistants and paralegal staff.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback.
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, and leave schedules.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.
• Operational Oversight:
• Ensure consistent, high-quality administrative support for attorneys.
• Coordinate document preparation, filing (electronic and physical), and court submissions.
• Monitor legal calendaring, deadlines, and case management workflows.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, legal procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in legal support operations.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support the adoption of new legal technology and tools.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Serve as a key point of contact between legal assistants, attorneys, and other departments.
• Address and resolve conflicts or workflow issues in the team.
• Participate in strategic planning and legal department initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal support role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and court procedures.
• Proficiency in legal software and document management systems (e.g., iManage, Clio, Relativity, MS Office).

Key Skills:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities under pressure
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid or on-site office environment, depending on organizational policy
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
• May require occasional overtime or extended hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Work Location: In person