Paralegal Manager (Transactions Practices) at Morrison & Foerster LLP – San Francisco, California
About This Position
Req ID: 5850
Position Type: Legal
Job Overview
At MoFo, we couldnt write our own success story without yours. Ready to write your story?
Join MoFo as a PARALEGAL MANAGER supporting our Transactions practices!
This role can be based in San Francisco, Boston or New York.
https://www.mofo.com/offices
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're seeking a Paralegal Manager to lead, develop, and inspire our high-performing team of transactional paralegals. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee paralegals supporting a broad range of sophisticated practice areas, including Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Lending & Financial Transactions, Emerging Companies + Venture Capital, Technology Transactions, Real Estate, and Private Funds. You will drive day-to-day supervision and performance management while aligning practice-specific staffing with evolving client and business needs. This role is instrumental in advancing workflow and process improvements, championing training and professional development, strengthening quality and risk management standards, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and service delivery. With responsibility for administrative oversight across assigned offices, the Paralegal Manager ensures exceptional client service, fosters innovation, and delivers operational excellence at every level.
Lead paralegal workflow management by setting priorities, assigning projects, and ensuring balanced utilization across transaction practice groups.
Oversee performance management, including evaluations, feedback, compensation recommendations, and counseling in collaboration with HR.
Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and open communication while ensuring adherence to firm policies and standards.
Monitor paralegal utilization, productivity, and client service outcomes; implement programs to address workload, staffing, and performance trends.
Partner with HR to recruit, onboard, and orient new paralegals; support attorney integration into the paralegal program.
Develop and deliver substantive training programs, SOPs, checklists, and playbooks to drive operational excellence.
Establish service level standards (accuracy, turnaround time, quality metrics) and lead quality control reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Champion technology adoption, including closing tools, DMS platforms, e-signature, entity management, and e-filing systems.
Evaluate and implement AI-enabled automation solutionswith appropriate governanceto improve efficiency, reduce error rates, and protect confidentiality.
Oversee administrative operations including timekeeping, PTO approval, compliance reporting, space utilization, and coordination with office leadership.
ABOUT YOU
Bachelors degree required.
Minimum 7 years of transactional paralegal experience in one or more areas: M&A/Private Equity, Capital Markets, Finance, ECVC, Technology Transactions, Real Estate, or Private Funds.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a law firm environment; multi-office leadership experience preferred.
Deep knowledge of end-to-end deal lifecycles, including diligence/VDR management, entity management, UCC/SEC/Blue Sky filings, and closings/post-closing processes.
Proficiency with document management, collaboration, e-signature, closing management, entity management, and e-filing platforms.
Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to align decisions to business objectives.
Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and client service excellence, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information, manage competing priorities, coordinate vendors, and maintain flexibility to meet business needs.
ABOUT MOFO
At MoFo, we collaborate as one firm, across borders, practice areas, and business functions and value fresh ideas and innovation over conformity and competition.
- About Us: https://www.mofo.com/about
- Inclusion + Engagement: https://www.mofo.com/community/we-at-mofo
- Commitment to Pro Bono: https://careers.mofo.com/careers-pro-bono
- The MoFo Foundation: https://www.mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation
ABOUT OUR BENEFITS
MoFo offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
- A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
- Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
- Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
- Education reimbursement annually.
- Dedicated Talent Development team.
- Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.
Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications. Per
New York, San Francisco salary range: $152k to $212k
Boston salary range: $144k to $202k
For questions regarding this position, please e-mail jobs@mofo.com
Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, and other categories protected by applicable laws, or in retaliation for opposition to any practices forbidden under this policy.