Paralegal Manager

Posted July 14, 2025
Compensation Starting at $100,000 annually
LocationWashington D.C.
Job Type Direct Hire
Industry Legal

Job Description

The Ford Agency is actively seeking a Paralegal Manager to join a prestigious, mid-size energy law firm. The successful candidate will have a highly team oriented and collaborative management style and be able to juggle competing priorities to meet the needs of the firm. This is a great opportunity for a senior paralegal who has experience managing a team who is looking for a leadership role where they can mentor and achieve success!

Responsibilities Include:
  • Manage, train, and mentor a team of paralegals
  • Communicate and work closely with staff, paralegals, attorneys, and shareholders
  • Conduct regulatory and legal research 
  • Cite check and proofread files 
  • Submit files to courts and government agencies 

Qualifications Include:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Paralegal certificate required
  • 10+ years of paralegal experience 
  • Experience in appellate or administrative law a plus
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • Excellent editing and proofreading skills
  • Experience cite-checking
  • Experience with FERC and the US Circuit Court of Appeals strongly preferred
  • Microsoft Office Suite, eDiscovery software a plus

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.