Paralegal Manager jobs in Lansing, MI

The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide support to shareholder, Catherine (Katie) Tucker, who specializes in personal injury litigation. This is a great opportunity for someone who has high ethical standards, is dedicated, has excellent organizational and time management skills, and would like to contribute to the success of an outstanding law firm.

This role is critical in providing a high level of support to Katie in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, proofreading, and writing skills.

Position responsibilities include but, not limited to:

• Performs a variety of confidential, multifaceted and consequential tasks of a clerical and semi-technical nature.
• Assist in drafting and preparation of various legal documents, such as routine notices, filings, and letter preparation.
• Compiles, reviews, and organizes documents for meetings, legal work, and filings.
• Provides administrative support such as scheduling meetings, managing attorneys’ calendars, assisting with travel arrangements, and performing other executive administrative functions as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations.
• Performs legal and factual research as assigned by attorneys.
• Conveys routine information to client regarding legal or contractual issues.
• Establishes and maintains litigation and other files, correspondence, records, certificates, and other documents.
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Basic Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate of Business with a concentration in legal assistant, paralegal, executive assistant, or similar, preferred
• Three (3) years of experience as a legal assistant
• Two (2) years of experience in litigation
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Strong experience and expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
• Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities and projects
• Basic knowledge of business machines (copier, scanner, printer, etc.)
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Must have excellent attention to detail, organization, and planning, confidentially and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent writer
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to embrace and learn new technologies

Interested candidates should apply no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024. The firm offers free parking, a competitive wage and benefit package, including paid time off, holiday pay, retirement options, health, dental, and vision insurance, and subjectively determined year-end bonuses.

About Sinas Dramis Law Firm

The Sinas Dramis Law Firm has been the leading voice in Michigan personal injury, auto no-fault, and family law matters for over 60 years. Clients across the state of Michigan, including in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Charlotte, East Lansing, Bay City, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and Detroit, have had their legal claims resolved thanks to the knowledge, expertise, and guidance of our attorneys, who are among some of the most respected in their fields of practice.

The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Lansing, MI 48911: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person