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!

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