Go Back
Supervising 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 Supervising Legal Coordinator will support the firm’s attorneys in managing appearances for legal proceedings, including motions, hearings, court appearances, depositions, and trials. In addition, the Supervising Legal Coordinator will be responsible for the performance, quality, productivity, and dependability of the Legal Coordinators. To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will have excellent time management and communication skills, as you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to address the calendar needs of staff counsel.
Essential Job Functions
Support the paralegals in scheduling/confirming depositions and court appearances
Review, edit and adjust the litigation calendar, and communicate deadlines with appropriate staff
Communicate in writing and verbally with attorneys, witnesses, and clients to schedule and/or confirm appearances
Draft legal documents and pleadings, including deposition notices, subpoenas, authorization, motions, and certifications, as directed by attorneys and/or paralegal staff
Organize and manage files, documents, and exhibits, and assist with trial preparation
File legal documents with federal and state courts, using the rules and requirements as determined by the specific court.
Assist with the interviewing and onboarding process for new hires
Facilitate training and development for both new hires and existing employees
Supervision responsibility for performance, quality, productivity, and dependability for all legal coordinators
Perform other duties as assigned.
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
4+ years’ experience as a Legal Coordinator handling insurance related defense cases specific to No Fault/PIP coverage, bodily injury and/or UM/UIM claims
Prior management/supervision experience preferred
Physical Actions/Environment: Working conditions are typical of an office 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 10 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. Candidates must be willing to work onsite in our office. The office is presently in Detroit, but it is anticipated that the office will move to Southfield, MI in the coming months.
Schedule: Full-Time; 8:30am-5pm.
Location: Detroit, MI and/or New Office Location, Likely Southfield, 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.
