Paralegal Manager

PARALEGAL MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Paralegal Manager to help lead fire Settlement team(s). This position is fast-paced and supports a team of attorneys doing regular litigation in state and federal courts.

This is a remote role open to California based applicants.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

$85,000-$115,000 annually.

Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

JOB DUTIES:

• Possess all the skills outlined for the role and demonstrate a high level of proficiency.
• This role involves anticipating potential challenges, developing proactive solutions, and coordinating efforts across teams to meet demanding deadlines.
• Be effective in managing and leading the day-to-day activities of the staff and provide support and mentorship to the Settlement team.
• Work collaboratively with the Settlement Manager and a large team.
• Communicating regularly with clients. Take lead on handling client issues. Handle highly sensitive client communications and solve complex issues before they are brought to an attorney.
• Provide support and mentorship to case assistants and paralegals regarding legal questions and processes.
• Work well independently, proactively, with minimal attorney supervision and should serve as a resource for all staff on their team.
• Need to demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, handle complex projects, and provide reliable support to the legal team.
• Oversee settlement process management, structure, and assist in strategic planning to ensure team goals are met.
• Manage and direct large-scale projects and ensure that the team delivers exceptional, timely results.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and possess an intricate understanding of their team's needs.
• Drafting, reviewing, finalizing, filing, and serving of settlement agreements, requests for dismissals and minor's compromises in multiple jurisdictions throughout California, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Texas, and Hawaii.
• Drafting, reviewing, finalizing, and tracking settlement disbursement agreements for clients after settlement.
• Independently train and supervise other paralegals and staff.
• Review and audit daily work product for the Settlement team.
• Possess a strong understanding of each team member's strengths and assign tasks and workflow accordingly.
• Identifying, tracking, and managing case-related deadlines in an electronic calendaring system.
• Management of electronic information and document management.
• Creating and utilizing doc generation templates.
• Ensuring firm's compliance with local rules of professional responsibility, particularly pertaining to timing of notifying clients of the receipt of funds and timely distribution thereof.
• Staying abreast of rules of civil procedure in both state and federal courts, including CM/ECF filing/Pacer and other filing programs for state courts.
• Additional duties as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must possess a paralegal certificate or meet the Bus. & Prof. Code § 6450 requirements.
• 10+ years of experience with working up cases and doing paralegal-level tasks.
• 10+ years of experience practicing, preferably in litigation.
• 5+ years of experience in a management or leadership role.
• Experience in case management software programs, preferably FileVine.
• Proficient in Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Outlook
• Familiar with E-Discovery and law programs such as, Sharefile, PACER, CaseAnywhere, Lexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine, OneLegal, File & Serve Express, JAMS portal, Milana, VineSign, and others as needed.
• A successful candidate will be detail oriented and organized, be a team player, be reliable, and capable of multitasking and managing several time-critical projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

At Singleton Schreiber, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we’re proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

• $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost

• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period

• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering

• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation

• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)

• $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff

• Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development

• State bar and approved professional association dues covered

• $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month

• Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Singleton Schreiber, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of candidates will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.