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Akerman

Manager of Paralegal Services

Orlando, FL · On-site

Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and talent development ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Akerman

Manager of Paralegal Services

Dallas, TX · On-site

Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and talent development ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Akerman

Manager of Paralegal Services

Miami, FL · On-site

Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and talent development ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Akerman

Manager of Paralegal Services

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and talent development ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Akerman

Manager of Paralegal Services

Austin, TX · On-site

Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and talent development ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

HELP USA

Paralegal

Bronx, NY · On-site

$38.24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide Full and Advice services to clients seeking assistance with housing, tenant rights ... Human Resources Administration) benefits (e.g., request benefits issuance printouts, check ...

State of Maryland - Office of the Attorney General

$82K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer ... Human Services\r\nDorchester and Somerset Counties- Department of Social Services\r\n\r\n\r\n\r ...

New York Legal Assistance Group

Immigration Paralegal

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$65K - $67K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... paralegal committed to protecting immigrant's rights to join one of the longest standing and the ... Care Human Rights Clinic at NYC H+H/Bellevue. * Responsible for assisting LegalHealth attorneys ...

NYLAG

Immigration Paralegal

Manhattan, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... paralegal committed to protecting immigrant's rights to join one of the longest standing and the ... Care Human Rights Clinic at NYC H+H/Bellevue. * Responsible for assisting LegalHealth attorneys ...

AppleOne

Bilingual Paralegal (remote)

Novato, CA · On-site +1

$27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... Know Your Rights poster is available here: -06/22- 088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay ... HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

AppleOne

paralegal

Fresno, CA

$68K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available ... HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

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How much do freelance human rights paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance human rights paralegal in the United States is $59,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Human Rights Paralegal vs In-House Human Rights Paralegal?

AspectFreelance Human Rights ParalegalIn-House Human Rights Paralegal
Work EnvironmentRemote, flexible, project-basedOffice-based, full-time
CredentialsParalegal certification, human rights knowledgeParalegal certification, human rights knowledge
Employer & Industry UsageMultiple clients, NGOs, law firmsSingle organization, NGOs, legal departments
Work ScopeResearch, document review, legal supportLegal research, case preparation, compliance

Freelance Human Rights Paralegals typically work remotely on a project basis for various clients, offering flexibility and diverse experience. In contrast, In-House Human Rights Paralegals are employed full-time within a single organization, focusing on ongoing legal support and compliance. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work environment and scope.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Human Rights Paralegal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,731 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Manager of Paralegal Services

Akerman

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Founded in 1920, Akerman is one of the nation's premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers across the United States.
Akerman is seeking an experienced Manager of Paralegal Services to partner with the Senior Director of Paralegal Services in the leadership and operational management of the firm's nationwide paralegal program.
This role serves as a key member of the Paralegal Services leadership team, providing day-to-day oversight of paralegals across multiple offices and practice groups while helping execute the department's strategic priorities. The Manager will lead workforce planning, talent development, recruiting, utilization, and operational excellence while promoting firmwide resource optimization through cross-office and cross-practice collaboration, ensuring the firm continues to provide exceptional legal support to its attorneys and clients.
The ideal candidate is an experienced legal professional and people leader who is passionate about the paralegal profession and the development of paralegals, building strong relationships, solving operational challenges, and delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for the firm's paralegals.
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and client-focused culture.
  • Support employee engagement, succession planning, and career development initiatives.
  • Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
  • Monitor utilization, workload, productivity, and staffing across offices and practice groups.
  • Promote firmwide resource optimization through cross-office and cross-practice utilization, workload balancing, and capacity management.
  • Coordinate staffing for significant matters, transactions, trials, arbitrations, and special projects.
  • Partner with attorneys and practice group leaders to align staffing resources with business needs and client demands.
  • Analyze utilization and performance metrics to identify trends, capacity needs, and operational opportunities.
  • Lead recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts for the paralegal team.
  • Develop and oversee training, mentoring, and professional development programs.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across offices and practice groups.
  • Assist with the implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and service standards.
  • Evaluate workflows and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and service delivery.
  • Support departmental budgeting, reporting, utilization tracking, and operational metrics.
  • Serve as a liaison among attorneys, practice group leaders, Human Resources, and administrative departments to ensure responsive, high-quality support.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of seven years of law firm or corporate legal department experience, including substantial paralegal experience.
  • Minimum of three years of leadership or management experience.
  • Demonstrated success leading legal professionals in a multi-office environment.
  • Experience with workforce planning, utilization management, workflow coordination, and performance management.
  • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Paralegal certificate.
  • Experience within an Am Law 200 firm or other large professional services organization.
  • Experience with legal operations, departmental management, project management, or process improvement initiatives.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Ability to maintain a hybrid work schedule as determined by business needs.
  • Occasional travel is required.

Candidates must be collaborative, resourceful, proactive, and possess exceptional communication skills. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and salary requirements. EOE.
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