LITIGATION PARALEGAL SUPERVISOR

$60,000 - $68,000/Yr

Ultimate Staffing - Southfield, MI

Full-time - Senior

Southfield, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Litigation Paralegal Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of legal secretaries and paralegals in a fast-paced legal environment. This role involves coordinating work assignments, providing training, and managing workflow to ensure efficiency and compliance with court protocols. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in litigation and team management, along with strong communication skills to support attorneys and clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of secretaries and paralegals, providing complex guidance and support to attorneys as needed.
• Lead and coordinate daily workload, assigning tasks and ensuring workflow efficiency.
• Address day-to-day personnel issues and collaborate with HR on any arising disciplinary matters.
• Stay updated on court protocols and effectively communicate changes to the legal and administrative teams.
• Schedule meetings and assist with special projects as needed.
• Prepare and process legal documents, including pleadings, motions, legal opinions, briefs, and agreements.
• Compose routine correspondence and manage electronic or physical filing of documents with the court.
• Monitor court or clerk websites for case updates and maintain accurate information in case management systems.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and address inquiries as required.
• Manage a high volume of case files while ensuring accuracy and timely responses.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years of paralegal experience, preferably within debt collection or litigation.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and productivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe) and experience with case management software.
• Familiarity with court web-based systems, including True Filing/MiFILE and PACER.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.