What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager/Paralegal position at LHH?
Are you an experienced professional with a background in both office management and paralegal work? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our client's law firm in a dual role that combines leadership and legal expertise. This position is ideal for someone who has direct management experience in a small to mid-size law office and a strong background in Litigation/Construction paralegal work.
Key Responsibilities:
Office Manager Duties:
- Lead and motivate support staff, emphasizing teamwork and efficiency.
- Oversee workloads and delegate tasks to ensure timely completion.
- Interpret and explain company policies and office procedures.
- Resolve work problems and assist others in finding solutions.
- Maintain time records for support staff to ensure proper coverage.
- Serve as a contact point for attorneys when their Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) is unavailable.
- Plan and coordinate lunch schedules and firm-sponsored events.
- Assist in the recruitment, screening, hiring, onboarding, and training of support staff.
- Manage on-site file systems and transition files to off-site storage.
Paralegal Duties:
- Coordinate assembly of exhibits and appendices for court papers, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
- Set up and manage war rooms for trials and arbitrations.
- Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
- Draft routine correspondence, memoranda, subpoenas, summons, and other legal documents.
- Conduct factual or legal research and examine public records.
- Assist with the due diligence process and prepare affidavits of due diligence.
- Communicate and coordinate with all team members, including partners, associates, Litigation Support, IT, LAAs, and office services.
- Maintain knowledge of procedural and court rules, docketing procedures, e-filing processes, and e-discovery rules.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
- 2-4 years of management experience, preferably in a law firm.
- 3-5 years of law firm experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage document management system.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Apply today!
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
