What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Coordinator position at NJ CURE?
Legal Coordinator
CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!
The Legal Coordinator is a position that revolves around working with attorneys and paralegals to assist in managing appearances for legal proceedings, including motions, arbitration hearings, Court appearances, and depositions. You will perform various coordinating tasks, primarily focusing on the litigation calendar but with additional administrative responsibilities. It is a position that requires poise and professionalism in handling last-minute needs. The Legal Coordinator has direct interaction with clients, attorneys, vendors, witnesses, and Court personnel throughout the day, including on the phone and via email. To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and communication skills, as you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to address the calendar needs of staff counsel.
Responsibilities:
Support the paralegals in scheduling/confirming depositions and court appearances
Review, edit and adjust the litigation calendar
Communicate in writing and verbally with attorneys, witnesses, and clients to schedule or confirm appearances
Draft legal documents and pleadings, including deposition notices, subpoenas, authorizations, motions, and certifications
Organize and manage files, documents, and exhibits
File legal documents with federal and state courts
Requirements:
College Degree (4yr preferred)
Legal/law firm experience preferred with the litigation or insurance defense The candidates must possess excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills, and the ability to multitask.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel and spreadsheet analysis
Physical Actions/Environment: Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions.
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time; Mondays – Fridays, 8:30am-5pm
Location: Detroit, MI
We recruit, hire, employ, train and promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We respect the dignity and worth of each individual and are committed to an employment environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination.
CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Disclaimer: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
