Scheduling Paralegal Manager

Witherite Law Group•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation. Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way. This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family. The Scheduling Paralegal Manager assists in the oversight of our litigation team, particularly those in the scheduling paralegal role, and helps ensure efficient and effective operation of our litigation department. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, exceptional organizational skills, and a deep understanding of litigation processes and procedures, especially as they pertain to litigation scheduling. This role requires someone who can effectively manage multiple priorities, foster a collaborative work environment, and drive results through effective management and strategic planning.

Requirements

Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle accidents
Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail
Professional appearance and behavior
Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
Minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software (Needles preferred)
Ability to lead and effectively manage a team

Nice To Haves

Previous managerial experience recommended

Responsibilities

Participate in interviewing and making hiring recommendations of Scheduling Paralegals.
Train Scheduling Paralegals in all areas of the role.
Assess Scheduling Paralegals by reviewing upcoming and completed checklist items, review and edit documents and calendar entries, review scheduling order entries.
Make recommendations regarding additional training, oversight, or other needed support of Scheduling Paralegals.
Provided additional needed training for Scheduling Paralegals as needed.
Assist with new hire and annual reviews of Scheduling Paralegals.
Make recommendations regarding checklist adjustments and merge document adjustments as needed.
Lead monthly Scheduling Paralegal meetings.
Assess and recommend standardization of workflow and best practices for Scheduling Paralegals.
Timecard management for Scheduling Paralegals.
Proof and edit training manual updates.
Handle Scheduling Paralegal functions on assigned teams as needed.
Assess and make recommendations regarding personnel termination, when needed.