Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Coordinator	Salary: Based On E / Yearly
Location: New York, NY	Type: Full-Time

Description:

The Litigation Paralegal Coordinator will allocate and monitor paralegal resources in specific office(s) to maximize productivity and client satisfaction. This role is responsible for ensuring prompt and adequate support to meet the demands of Litigation practice groups. This role will maximize client service through implementation of best practices in paralegal task execution and use of office facilities. This position reports to Litigation Paralegal Manager (NA).

Specific Responsibilities:
?Act as attorney contact for requests for the assistance of paralegal/project assistant.
?Distribute and supervise paralegals? and project assistants? work assignments.
?Ensure that all matters are adequately staffed with paralegals and project assistants.
?Accountable along with Litigation Paralegal Manager (NA) for resource utilization.
?Monitor the allocation of earning and non-earning assignments to paralegals and make recommendations, as appropriate.
?Expand current utilization of paralegals:
-Meet with Practice Group Chairs to discuss potential new uses of paralegals.
-Keep up-to-date on paralegal industry trends.
-Meet with Litigation Support for additional use of paralegals.
?Act as point of contact for all conflict/problem resolution between attorneys and paralegals.
?Ensure attendance reports are submitted correctly and in a timely manner, approve reports and overtime.
?Hold meetings to synchronize and balance paralegal workloads
?Counsel low performers and report same to Litigation Paralegal Manager (NA).
?Oversee appropriate use of case rooms and high-density file management.
?Lead paralegal meetings for respective office, as needed.
?Participate in special projects, as requested by Litigation Paralegal Manager (NA) or Practice Group Director.
?Handle own case assignments (1,200 earning hours per year required).

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