legal services manager

Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Code</b><br>
<b>1054</b></div><div><b><br>
Department Name</b><br>
<b>Legal Fund Admin</b></div><div><b><br>
Reports To</b><br>
<b>Director, Operations &amp; Strategy</b></div></div><div><div><b><br>
FLSA Status</b><br>
<b>Exempt</b></div><div><b><br>
Union Code</b><br>
<b>N/A</b></div><div><b><br>
Management</b><br>
<b>Yes</b></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
About Us:</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds (&ldquo;the Funds&rdquo;) is the umbrella organization responsible for administering Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits to over 185,000 SEIU 32BJ members. Our mission is to make significant contributions to the lives of our members by providing high quality benefits and services. Through our commitment, we embody five core values: Flexibility, Initiative, Respect, Sustainability, and Teamwork (FIRST). By following our core values, employees are open to different and new ways of doing things, take active steps to improve the organization, create an environment of trust and respect, approach their work with the intent of a positive outcome, and work collaboratively with colleagues.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Funds oversees and manages $11 billion of dollars in assets, which are made up of many, varied and complex funds. The dollars come from a number of sources, including the property owners who pay into the funds on behalf of their employees, and as such, requires those who oversee and manage the money to be highly skilled financial management people.</div><div></div><div><br>
32BJ Benefit Funds will continue to drive innovation, equity, and technology insights to further help the lives of our hard-working members and their families. We use cutting edge technology such as: M365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Dynamics 365 F&amp;O, Azure, AWS, SQL, Snowflake, QlikView, and more.</div><div></div><div><br>
Please take a moment to watch our video to learn more about our culture and contributions to our members: youtu.be/hYNdMGLn19A</div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
The <b>Building Service 32BJ Legal Services Fund</b> supports a large, and geographically diverse membership base of approximately 185,000 active members annually. While not all eligible members access legal services each year, the Fund is responsible for ensuring access, coverage, and compliance for this population across multiple jurisdictions and areas of law. The Fund provides coverage across a broad range of legal matters, with Immigration matters representing the largest share of cases, followed by Matrimonial and Family Law matters. These legal services are provided by Staff Attorneys, who are directly employed by the Fund and primarily handle matters arising in New York City, and Cooperating Attorneys (CA), who are external counsel retained and paid by the Fund to handle cases outside New York City, matters involving conflict of interest, or cases requiring geographic reach beyond the Fund's in-house capacity. The Legal Services Fund is supported by a team of 58 professionals, consisting of 16 staff attorneys, 10 paralegals, 10 intake specialists, 4 legal assistants, 7 operations staff, and 11 management staff members.</div><div></div><div><br>
Under the supervision of the Director, Operations &amp; Strategy, the <b>Manager, Legal Services Fund Administration</b> is responsible for managing the administrative operations of the Legal Fund, including supervising non-attorney personnel, evaluating and managing the Fund's information systems, assisting in the management of the Fund's finances, supporting the coordination of the Fund's client services and evaluation, managing and supervising the facilities of the Fund. The Manager, Legal Services Fund Administration assists the Fund's supervising staff in recruitment, training and improving the total quality of the practice of law for the Fund.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
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Manage hiring, onboarding, and professional development for the Legal Fund, including recruitment and training of staff in collaboration with the supervisory team and Benefit Funds' HR department</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Supervise personnel, including Intake Specialists, Assistant Manager and Administrative staff in performing the duties necessary to support the goals of the Legal Fund</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Provide coaching and constructive feedback to staff members to promote staff development</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Strengthen and/or develop operations and systems including case management, calendaring, timekeeping, expense tracking, vendor management, personnel files, and maintain/develop policies and procedures documents</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Work with Human Resources on recruitment and employee relations for the Legal Fund, including counseling personnel who are not complying with Fund procedures and standards and taking disciplinary action if necessary</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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In conjunction with the Fund's Director and the Human Resources team, participate in collective bargaining negotiations</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Organize and facilitate staff meetings and multiple touch points for communication among the organization's stakeholders</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Maintain personnel records for all employees</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Maintain records of CLE compliance for Attorneys</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Maintain and update Legal Fund policies</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Administer the Fund's timekeeping records and maintain accurate documentation</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Serve as back-up for regular processing of financial processes including Positive Pay, Escrow, NACHA and ACH systems in addition to responding to requests made by auditors</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Drive Fund culture initiatives to foster collaboration and staff engagement</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Conduct periodic evaluations of the technology equipment used by the Fund, including hardware and software to determine whether upgrades or elimination are required</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Manage records retention, including information storage and retrieval</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Maintain directories and storage of document templates across departments, and proactively make updates as needed</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Coordinate and implement procedures concerning members' eligibility</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Manage the telephone system, including assessments to ensure the Fund has a cost effective and up-to-date system</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Monitor call analytics and reports</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Handle coordination of IT service tickets</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Work with Legal Fund supervisors in creating efficiencies and identifying new initiatives within their departments</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Manage all aspects of the accounts payable process, including payment of vendor invoices, drafting of memos, contract negotiations, and maintaining documentation</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Perform testing of hardware and software platforms as needed</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Manage departmental vendors and contracts (e.g., malpractice insurance, library and research tools)</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Manage interpreter relations and organize interpretation for calls, in-person meetings, and court appearances</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Office space planning, including renovation of office space when necessary</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Coordinate with Facilities regarding new and ongoing maintenance requests</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Requisition of office furniture, including assessment of accommodation requests in conjunction with Facilities as required</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Maintain office equipment, including printers/copiers, scanners, fax machines, postage and other mail equipment</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Coordinate with relevant entities in any supplies request, including ordering of Legal Fund supplies</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Coordinate with the Mailroom and IT on any digital mail or physical mail processes including daily mail run coverage</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Manage the legal intake program, including quality and accuracy of client interactions, ensuring timely review of complaints, accurate records and reporting</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Perform quality review checks of staff-client interactions</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Administer all aspects of the Legal Fund's seminar program</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Collaborate with Member Engagement and Communications on member outreach initiatives</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Answer inquiries from clients, vendors, and other Funds</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Coordinate the preparation and periodic updating of the Fund's informational materials</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Display sensitivity and nuance in the handling of client matters</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Anticipate the additional resources necessary to provide legal services to a growing base of members</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Performing any other relevant, related or pertinent work or duties as requested or assigned by Legal Fund supervisors</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Qualifications (Competencies):</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
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4+ years of experience in the operations of a complex and busy organization</li><li>
Prior experience in legal administration, legal operations, or legal project management preferred</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Confidence in taking initiative, thinking creatively, problem solving, working well under pressure, and managing projects effectively</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Ability to autonomously manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities in parallel</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Excellent supervision skills and enthusiasm for leading and managing people</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Exceptional attention to detail</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Strong oral and written communications skills, including editing and proofreading skills</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Experience working collaboratively and coordinating responsibilities with colleagues across departments on projects</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Experience using software/technology that supports legal operations (e.g., case management, time-keeping, expense and invoice processing, accounting, call center, etc.)</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and experience with spreadsheets and databases</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Soft Skills (Interpersonal Skills):</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
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Strong active listening skills and demonstrates attentiveness to concerns raised by staff</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Exercises sound judgment when prioritizing competing demands, handling sensitive matters, and escalating issues appropriately.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Navigates sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><br>
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Adaptable to changing organizational needs and changes.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Education:</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required in Political Science, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or other relevant fields required.</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Language Skills:</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Reasoning Ability:</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><br>
High</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Physical Demands:</b><br>
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.</div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.</div><div><ul><li>
Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, Walking, Climbing or Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling</li><li>
Over 2/3 of the time: Talking or Hearing</li><li>
100% of the time: Using Hands</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Work Environment:</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div><div><ul><li>
1/3 to 2/3 of the time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, exposure to radiation, moderate noise.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Manager, Legal Services Fund Administration

The Ahsley Lambert Law Office PLLC

<p><b>&lt;Job Summary&gt;</b><br/>We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Intake Manager to join our legal team. In this vital role, you will oversee the initial contact and case intake process, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and attorneys alike. Your leadership will help streamline case management workflows, facilitate effective communication, and support the firm&rsquo;s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong understanding of various legal practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, and litigation. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced law firm environment while honing your project management and administrative skills.</p><p><b>&lt;Duties&gt;</b></p><ul><li>Manage the client intake process from initial contact through case assignment, ensuring all information is accurately collected and documented using legal case management systems such as PCLaw or iManage</li><li>Conduct thorough interviews with prospective clients to gather relevant case details across diverse practice areas including estate planning, immigration law, securities law, tribal law &amp; regulations, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, and others</li><li>Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to prioritize cases based on urgency and complexity</li><li>Maintain organized records of all client interactions, documents, and case files using document review and management systems like Westlaw or LexisNexis</li><li>Provide executive administrative support by scheduling appointments, managing phone etiquette, and handling correspondence related to client intake</li><li>Assist with legal research and document drafting as needed to support initial case assessments</li><li>Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards and legal protocols throughout the intake process</li><li>Support ongoing process improvements for intake procedures to increase efficiency and client satisfaction</li></ul><p><b>&lt;Requirements&gt;</b></p><ul><li>Proven experience in legal administrative roles or as a paralegal with familiarity in legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Excellent interviewing skills with a professional demeanor and attention to detail</li><li>Knowledge of various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, litigation, UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), patent law, tribal regulations, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, and related fields</li><li>Experience with legal case management software such as PCLaw or iManage is highly preferred</li><li>Proficiency in document review, proofreading, transcription, and legal drafting techniques</li><li>Ability to handle data entry accurately while maintaining high standards of confidentiality</li><li>Strong clerical skills including filing systems and document management practices</li><li>Excellent communication skills with professional phone etiquette and organizational abilities to support team operations</li></ul><p>Join us in shaping an efficient intake process that enhances our clients&rsquo; experience while supporting our attorneys&rsquo; success. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for motivated individuals eager to grow within a vibrant legal environment committed to excellence.</p><p>Pay: $50,019.23 - $60,238.21 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Work from home</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Intake Manager (Law Firm)

PayTabs Global

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  Essential Functions &ndash; Egypt and MENA Specific
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  1. Provide legal advice to all the internal stakeholders and ensure that the company&rsquo;s interests and positions are protected when dealing with the external entities.
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  2. Draft/review and support the negotiation of contracts, documents, and forms for transactions, with clear contracts risk management.
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  3. Create and maintain a contract management/tracking tool and ensure that the document library is maintained up-to-date at all times.
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  4. Assist in entity incorporations and maintaining corporate records and registers.
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  5. Investigate, manage, and support internal and external disputes and litigation.
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  6. Develop outside counsel relationships including issuance and reviews of RFPs, liaise with the external lawyers, formalize engagements, and serve as a point of contact.
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  7. Draft and maintain clear policies and procedures for the legal department and prepare such updates, reports and submissions as may be required by the Head of the Department;
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  8. Draft, collate, develop and maintain an exhaustive legal documents template library and list of applicable laws register.
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  9. Review marketing and press release content, company&rsquo;s website, updating legal terms, privacy policies and FAQs, etc.
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  10.Maintain document management system complete with the retention, tracking and back up measures for managing the legal documentation.
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  11.Carry out such other duties and obligations ancillary to the responsibilities noted above or as assigned by the Head of the Department with an administrative reporting line to Egypt General Manager
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  <br/>
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  Educational Qualifications &amp; Experience :
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  1. A JD, LLM, or LLB from a recognized university.
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  2. At least 6-8 years post-qualification experience, with at least half in a regulated financial institution, fintech or payments environment.
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  3. Experience at multiple levels of transactions (negotiation, implementation, rollout, and/or operations)
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  4. Experience managing a diverse set of corporate and legal issues in an international environment. 5. Experience organizing and running a function of this nature independently, with minimum supervision. 6. Arabic fluency is preferred, while excellent command on English (written and spoken) is required. Other languages are a plus. 7. Good command and skillset in MS Word, PPT, SharePoint, etc required.
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Group Legal Manager

Tait Consulting, LLC

<p><b>&lt;Job Overview&gt;</b><br/>We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Paralegal Manager to lead our legal support team and oversee a wide range of legal administrative functions. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate and supervise paralegal activities across pre-litigation ensuring efficient case management, accurate document review, and thorough legal research. Your leadership will empower the legal department to operate seamlessly, delivering exceptional service while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional eager to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic law office environment.</p><p><b>&lt;Responsibilities&gt;</b></p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of paralegals, fostering professional development and high performance</li><li>Oversee legal case management systems, including document management platforms such as iManage and Clio, ensuring accuracy and organization</li><li>Coordinate legal research efforts utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to support case strategies in personal injury.</li><li>Manage document review processes, drafting legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with precision and clarity</li><li>Assist with project management tasks related to pre- litigation</li><li>Ensure timely filing of legal documents with courts or regulatory agencies while maintaining meticulous records</li><li>Provide executive administrative support to senior attorneys by handling scheduling, correspondence, and communication with clients or external partners</li></ul><p><b>&lt;Requirements&gt;</b></p><ul><li>5+ years of pre-litigation paralegal experience in AZ</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing or supervising a team of paralegals or legal assistants preferred</li><li>Extensive knowledge of legal research tools including FileVine</li><li>Proficiency in legal case management software</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in proofreading and transcription tasks</li><li>Familiarity with document management systems;data entry and filing experience are essential</li><li>Ability to provide exceptional clerical support including phone etiquette, data entry, filing, and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Knowledge of legal drafting standards and the ability to review documents critically for accuracy and consistency</li></ul><p>Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Paralegal Manager

RPC Acquisition Group

<p><b>About RPC Group</b></p><p>RPC Group assists clients in resolving unwanted timeshare and solar contracts. Our team works directly with resorts, lenders, solar companies, and servicing departments to negotiate contract terminations and guide clients through the process of exiting these agreements.</p><p>We are seeking a Bilingual Junior Case Manager (English/Spanish) to support our case management team by assisting with client communication, case tracking, documentation, and administrative support.</p><p>This position is ideal for someone who is organized, professional, detail-oriented, and comfortable</p><p>working with clients regarding financial and contractual matters.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>● Communicate with clients by phone and email in English and Spanish</p><p>● Provide case updates and return calls within 24&ndash;48 hours</p><p>● Maintain organized digital and physical case files</p><p>● Enter and update client information in the CRM system</p><p>● Document all case activity and communications</p><p>● Draft professional emails, letters, and client correspondence</p><p>● Track case progress and follow up on outstanding documents</p><p>● Forward correspondence received from resorts, lenders, or solar companies</p><p>● Coordinate updates with Senior Case Managers</p><p>● Assist with administrative tasks related to active cases</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>● Bilingual English / Spanish &ndash; REQUIRED</p><p>● Previous office or administrative experience</p><p>● Experience using CRM systems or case management software</p><p>● Strong written and verbal communication skills</p><p>● Excellent organization and time management skills</p><p>● Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously</p><p>● Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and document management</p><p>● Professional phone etiquette and customer service skills</p><p>Preferred Experience</p><p>● Case management</p><p>● Paralegal, legal assistant, or legal office experience is a plus</p><p>● Contract administration</p><p>● Collections or financial services</p><p>● Customer service in a professional office environment</p><p>What We Value</p><p>We are looking for someone who is:</p><p>● Professional and dependable</p><p>● Highly organized</p><p>● Detail-oriented and able to follow structured processes</p><p>● Comfortable speaking with clients</p><p>Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Junior Case Manager Legal Service

Binzagr Company

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   Job Purpose
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  Manage, control and monitor the work of a group of Paralegals/Legal Executives/
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  Clerks in providing legal expertise to enable the organization to operate
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  effectively.
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   Responsibilities
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   Legal
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  Take responsibility for providing specific elements of the organization's legal
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  service with guidance from senior colleagues.
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  Data Management
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  Manage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from
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  senior colleagues. This includes being responsible for developing or operating
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  basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed
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  outcomes.
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   Internal Client Relationship Management
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  Contribute to the management of partnering relationships with internal clients,
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  building effective working relationships and providing high-quality professional
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  services to support in delivering business strategy and plans.
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  Data Collection and Analysis
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  Collate and analyze data using pre-set tools, methods and formats. Involves
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  working independently.
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   Document Preparation
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  Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for
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  technology devices such as standard office software. Also responsible for
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  gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
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  Performance Management
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  Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to
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  improve personal performance. OR Monitor the performance of the team;
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  allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to
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  ensure timeliness and quality; contribute to formal individual performance
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  management and appraisal.
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   Leadership and Direction
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   Explain the local action plan to support team members in their understanding of
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   what needs to be done, and how this relates to the broader business plan and
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   the organization's strategy, mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local
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   business goals.
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   Strategic &amp; Governance
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   Maintain a legal risk register and mitigation plans
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   Lead development and updates of legal policies and procedures
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   Establish a legal charter and decision matrix
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   Performance &amp; Reporting
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   Consolidate legal KPIs and dashboards (e.g. case closure rate, review time)
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   Submit high-level legal reports to EXCOM or CEO
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   Contracting Standards
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   Approve contract templates and standard clauses
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   Create fallback clause library and contract playbooks
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   Ensure contracts are compliant.
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   Regulatory &amp; Legal Advisory
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   Lead regulatory updates and impact assessment
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   Handle complex legal topics (e.g. mergers, competition law, tax disputes)
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   Advise on high-risk legal matters across functions
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   IP &amp; Trademark Oversight
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   Oversee the full trademark lifecycle: registration, renewal, dispute handling
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   Supervise coordination with external IP agencies (e.g. Bainat)
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   Ensure trademark documentation and archiving are compliant and up to date, including rising cases against other brands using our identies
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Head of Legal

Checkmate Law

<p><b>About Checkmate Law</b></p><p>Checkmate Law, PC is a growing plaintiff-side personal injury, lemon law, and employment law firm serving clients throughout California. Founded on the principle that &quot;Every Move Counts,&quot; we pair aggressive client advocacy with organized, tech-forward case management. We're a small team where your work directly impacts outcomes &mdash; and where there's real room to grow as the firm scales.</p><p><b>The Role</b></p><p>We're looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) Case Manager to own the pre-litigation lifecycle of our PI cases &mdash; from the day a client signs through treatment completion and demand-readiness. You'll be our clients' primary point of contact and the engine that keeps cases moving forward. This is not a back-office filing role &mdash; you'll be making things happen every day.</p><p><b>What You'll Do</b></p><ul><li>Manage a caseload of active pre-litigation PI cases from intake through demand preparation</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for clients &mdash; providing regular updates, answering questions, and ensuring they feel informed and supported (in English and Spanish)</li><li>Request, track, and organize medical records, billing statements, and lien information from providers</li><li>Coordinate client medical treatment, schedule appointments, and follow up on compliance</li><li>Handle property damage and loss-of-use claims with auto insurance carriers</li><li>Open and manage claims with insurance carriers, health insurers, Medi-Cal, and Medicare as needed</li><li>Maintain organized, up-to-date case files in Filevine (training provided)</li><li>Prepare case files and medical summaries so they're demand-ready when the time comes</li><li>Collaborate with the Managing Attorney on case strategy, treatment timelines, and settlement timing</li><li>Coordinate with the VA support team on document collection and client follow-up</li></ul><p><b>What We're Looking For</b></p><ul><li>1&ndash;2+ years of experience in a plaintiff personal injury law firm (case manager, legal assistant, or similar role)</li><li>Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) &mdash; required</li><li>Familiarity with insurance claim processes, medical record requests, and provider coordination</li><li>Strong organizational skills &mdash; you'll be tracking deadlines, treatment timelines, and documents across many cases at once</li><li>Excellent client communication skills with a compassionate, professional demeanor</li><li>Comfort with legal technology (Filevine, e-filing platforms, document management)</li><li>A self-starter mentality &mdash; we need someone who follows up without being asked</li></ul><p>Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Spanish (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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