Paralegal Manager manages and develops the paralegal team and the systems and processes utilized to conduct research and produce legal documents. Responsible for case management by assigning cases and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion. Being a Paralegal Manager validates and oversees the preparation of legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, motions, appeals, wills, and contracts. Organizes documents into formal report and proofs for attorneys. Additionally, Paralegal Manager provides research and training support to the paralegals utilizing databases and legal libraries. Coordinates with attorneys on special requests or highly complex projects. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Paralegal Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Paralegal Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is seeking a full-time paralegal to work at the law firm's downtown Grand Rapids location.
We are looking to hire a bright, hard-working individual who will embrace the law firm's cause of providing injured people with excellent and compassionate legal representation. cases primarily consist of civil negligence cases and cases involving disputes against insurance companies for wrongfully denying benefits to injured people. Ideally, the individual would have formal paralegal education and professional paralegal experience. However, we will consider any candidate who has significant professional or educational experiences relevant to personal injury litigation. These experiences include, but are not limited to, experiences with the legal system, experiences analyzing medical information, or experiences with medical billing.
With that being said, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and abilities:
Position responsibilities include but, not limited to:
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Interested candidates should apply no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024. The firm offers free parking, a competitive wage and benefit package, including paid time off, holiday pay, retirement options, health, dental, and vision insurance, and subjectively determined year-end bonuses.
About Sinas Dramis Law Firm
The Sinas Dramis Law Firm has been the leading voice in Michigan personal injury, auto no-fault, and family law matters for over 60 years. Clients across the state of Michigan, including in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Charlotte, East Lansing, Bay City, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and Detroit, have had their legal claims resolved thanks to the knowledge, expertise, and guidance of our attorneys, who are among some of the most respected in their fields of practice.
The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person