Paralegal Coordinator at McGuireWoods LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coordination, Reporting, Training Program Management, Resource Allocation, Staffing Plans, Program Effectiveness, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Organized, Confidentiality, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Decision Making, Positive Approach

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Overview McGuireWoods is seeking a Paralegal Coordinator to partner with the Manager and Director of Paralegal and Legal Support Services in ensuring the seamless operation of legal projects. In this role, you’ll take on a mix of coordination, reporting, and training program management—playing a key part in driving efficiency while supporting the growth and development of our talented paralegal team. This position is available in our Charlotte, Richmond, Tysons, Washington DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Chicago offices. McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data. Responsibilities Plan, delegate, and track work assignments for paralegal and legal support professionals. Monitor staffing utilization and contribute to resource allocation and staffing plans. Maintain program documents, training materials, and Portal page content. Generate and analyze management reports (overtime, productivity, compliance, etc.). Partner with the Paralegal Manager to design, manage, and evaluate training and development programs. Oversee training materials, third-party programs, and licenses. Track and assess program effectiveness and industry trends, making recommendations for improvement. Liaise with Department Management on participant performance and progression. Support communications including newsletters, policy updates, and other initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field. Minimum of 3 years’ substantive experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a large law firm. Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited program preferred. Strong knowledge of U.S. law, court systems, and agency functions; litigation and transactional knowledge preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and able to maintain confidentiality. Professional, collaborative, and capable of building effective relationships across the firm. Ability to prioritize, act decisively under pressure, and maintain a positive approach. Have more questions? Connect with a recruiter directly. #LI-KB1

Responsibilities

The Paralegal Coordinator will plan, delegate, and track work assignments for paralegal and legal support professionals while monitoring staffing utilization. They will also generate management reports and partner with the Paralegal Manager to design and evaluate training programs.