Top 169 Legal manager Jobs in Evanston, Il

Paralegal Senior Manager
Sidley Austin LLP —Chicago, IL
- $175,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
Administrative Manager
Freeman Mathis and Gary LLP —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Legal Claims Operations Manager
JP Younan & Associates —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
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Legal Assistant / Practice Assistant/ Case Manager
Harris Immigration Law LLC —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- 401(k)
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Risk and Quality Compliance Manager (RN)
St. Bernard's Hospital and Health Care Center —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Construction Contracts Project Manager
Brooksource —Chicago, IL
- $70 - $100 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- No experience needed
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Law Enforcement Outreach Manager
Meta —Chicago, IL
- $169,000 - $237,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Presentation skills
- Fair chance
- Senior level
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Regional Legal Manager
ALVEST —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
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Neighborhood Code Compliance Manager
OAK PARK VILLAGE OF —Oak Park, IL
- $85,707 - $124,275 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Civil engineering
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ARC Filing & Docketing Manager
Fox Rothschild LLP —Chicago, IL
- $129,000 - $197,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Research
Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Torts Division
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $122,148 - $169,020 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Management
- 5 years
- Loan forgiveness
Senior Manager, Litigation Docketing
Norton Rose Fulbright —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Commuter assistance
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Healthcare Compliance Manager
Vitae Health Systems —Park Ridge, IL
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- 3 years
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Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Network Deals & Products (Discover Global Payment Network)
Capital One —Riverwoods, IL
- Email
- Spanish
- 6 years
- English
- Health insurance
Senior Contracts Manager
CVS Health —Northbrook, IL
- $75,400 - $182,549 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Billing Manager - Litigation
Foley & Lardner LLP —Chicago, IL
- $116,900 - $175,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Finance
- 8 years
Legal Services Manager
The Resurrection Project —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Contract Manager
CVS Health —Northbrook, IL
- $60,300 - $145,860 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Risk and Compliance Manager
RVR Management Company —Schaumburg, IL
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Leadership
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Senior Supervising Attorney - Cross Project Civil Liberties
Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU Inc —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $175,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Children
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Paralegal Senior Manager

Sidley Austin LLP -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$175,000 - $250,000 a year

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Confidential information handling
Writing skills
Bachelor's degree
Managing projects
Project leadership

Full Job Description

Under the direction of the Litigation and Practice Support Director, the Chicago office Paralegal Senior Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining a high-performing department that includes Paralegals and Project Assistants supporting approximately 500 lawyers. The Manager oversees performance, productivity, employee relations, and workflow across the department, and works closely with peer managers in other offices to ensure consistent standards firm-wide. This individual leads the annual performance management and compensation process, forecasts staffing needs, directs recruiting efforts, and interprets and applies firm policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Chicago paralegal and project assistant department, including direct supervision of the paralegal supervisor and oversight of paralegal and project assistant staff.
Partner with paralegal and project assistant managers in other offices to promote consistent policies, standards, and practices firm-wide while addressing the specific needs of the Chicago office.
Research, develop, and adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
Build strong relationships with firm lawyers, paralegals, project assistants, firm administration, and fellow managers, establishing a reputation as a key problem solver.
Promote and maintain a unified, collaborative team across practice groups through regular communication and meetings.
Partner with department leadership, practice group heads, and Human Resources to develop staffing strategies that address current and future talent needs.
Participate in the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of paralegal and project assistant staff.
Manage new hire onboarding, integration, and the overall employee experience.
Manage the onboarding and training of new Project Assistant classes, as well as the ongoing Project Assistant "Brown Bag Lunch" Series.
Assess the department's training and continuing education needs and support firm-wide initiatives that increase paralegal and project assistant efficiency and effectiveness.
Manage the performance management and compensation process, including obtaining lawyer feedback, writing annual appraisals, making compensation recommendations, and conducting performance review meetings.
Counsel staff on employee relations issues, resolve conflicts, facilitate performance improvement plans, and coach and develop high performers, including the paralegal supervisor.
Monitor lawyer feedback, staff productivity, and morale to drive high performance; recommend engagement and recognition initiatives to firm leadership.
Manage paralegal and project assistant-driven technology programs, including Graphics Support; Trial, Hearing & Arbitration support; and specialty practice applications.
Monitor paralegal and project assistant utilization and productivity by preparing monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports of hours to support workflow coordination and resource allocation.
Track progress toward billable-hour and utilization targets, and work with firm lawyers, paralegals, and project assistants to balance workloads across the Chicago office.
Oversee timekeeping, time-and-attendance records, and related departmental reporting, ensuring compliance with firm policies and wage-and-hour requirements.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree
10 years experience in professional services or related field
5 years experience managing at least 15 direct/indirect reports
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to quickly connect with various levels of stakeholders
Ability to build trust and gain buy-in from firm leadership

Preferred:

Experience working in the legal industry
Experience with legal services technologies

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

$175,000 - $250,000 if located in Illinois.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits .

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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