What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Coordinator position at Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, PLC?
Jones, Skelton & Hochuli (JSH) is the fourth largest law firm in Arizona. Founded in 1983, we are headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, with offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Salt Lake City, Utah. JSH defends clients of all sizes, across multiple industries in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Clients are represented by trial and appellate attorneys who are familiar with the industries they serve and the current needs of their clients. Today, JSH has over 100 attorneys and 110 legal support staff, many of whom have spent their entire career at JSH.
JSH’s Arizona office seeks a Paralegal Coordinator with law firm and paralegal experience to be responsible for coordinating the paralegals, legal nurse consultants, litigation technology paralegal, and related staff and for administering relevant firm policies/procedures/best practices.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate and provide input regarding interviewing, hiring, and orienting paralegals and related staff
- Assist the Director of Administration with financial and statistical analysis of profitability metrics for the paralegal and related staff
- Coordinate daily operations, including allocation of resources
- Monitor the productivity of the paralegals and related staff
- Coordinate training and mentoring programs for better performance and utilization of the paralegals and related staff
- Assist with strategic planning for paralegal and related staff
- Assist and support the paralegal and related staff with substantive and legal issues, including billing
- Coordinate and assist the Director of Administration with the annual evaluation process and implement performance improvement plans
- Assist the Director of Administration and Director of Human Resources in addressing personnel issues/dispute resolution as necessary
- Maintain professional relationships between attorneys and paralegal staff
- Maintain paralegal billing requirements as directed by the Director of Administration
Reporting Relationship
- Reports directly to: The Director of Administration
- Also works with: Director of Human Resources Director, Director of Finance, Director of Information Technology, Director of Office Services, Legal Support and Project Manager, Trial Group Leaders, Partners, Associates, Secretarial Staff, and Legal Support
- Coordinates: Directly and/or Indirectly – Paralegals, Legal Nurse Consultants, Litigation Technology Paralegal, case/project assistants, paralegal interns, other project-oriented personnel and temporary staff.
General Knowledge and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of time management strategies
- Ability to train and motivate personnel
- Knowledge of project management techniques
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrate strong leadership styles and techniques
- Knowledge of trends in the legal community and the ability to react accordingly
- Demonstrate strong team-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Public speaking skills
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a team-oriented working environment. EOE/AA.
Email your resume and salary requirements to: recruiting@jshfirm.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85004
