Supervising Litigation Paralegal

$68,000 - $80,000/Yr

Innovative | Driven By Innovation - Southfield, MI

Full-time - Senior

Southfield, MI

About the position

The Supervising Litigation Paralegal at Innovative Driven is responsible for leading a team of legal secretaries and paralegals in a busy law firm environment. This role involves delegating tasks, managing personnel issues, and ensuring effective communication within the team and with attorneys. The position requires a proactive approach to case management and the preparation of legal documents, all while maintaining a high level of organization and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of secretaries and paralegals on the daily workflow.
• Proactively manage day-to-day personnel issues with staff and work with HR as needed.
• Communicate protocol changes to attorneys and administrative team.
• Schedule meetings and assist with special projects.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents including pleadings, motions, legal opinions, contracts, briefs, and agreements.
• Oversee and maintain the firm's docket of litigation cases.
• Mail or electronically file pleadings.
• Communicate with court personnel and clients.
• Maintain case management information.

Requirements

• 10+ years of paralegal experience, specifically in debt collection or fast-paced litigation.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe).
• Experience with case management software in CLS is a plus.
• Previous team and personnel management experience is required.

Benefits

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