Lead Paralegal

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

S&A Legal Management Services, Inc. - Carrollton, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Carrollton, TX

About the position

The Supervising Paralegal position at a multi-state legal recoveries firm involves managing and supervising jurisdictional inventory under the direction of the Litigation Manager. This role is essential for ensuring the efficient processing of legal cases and the supervision of litigation staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with docket management
• Prepare, review and assemble legal documents
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and enforcement officers to obtain status updates
• Submit lawsuits to the court for processing
• Generate and track judgment documents sent to the courts
• Manage and resolve judgments rejected by the courts
• Communicate with the legal operations department regarding media and affidavits
• Track and receive affidavits and verified pleadings for contested litigation
• Prepare satisfactions of judgment, dismissal, and lien release documents
• Assist with attorney substitution and/or Attorney of record process
• Enter and post all data into the firm's case management system
• Supervise, develop, and manage the job performance of litigation staff
• Communicate and enforce company policy
• Review and manage labor hours
• Review and revise processes and procedures to maximize efficiency
• Ensure completion of all tasks related to litigation

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a legal office
• Minimum of three years in a supervisory role
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent education/experience preferred
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to work with databases and online technological platforms
• Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance