Legal Manager

Mandarich Law Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Mandarich Law Group, LLP is a creditors' rights law firm in Farmington Hills, MI. We seek a Legal Manager to lead a team focused on follow-ups and account closures, with a standard in-office schedule.

The role is full-time and exempt, Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM, in-office. Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years of management experience in a law firm and strong organizational and workflow skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; bachelor’s or paralegal certificate preferred.
• 2–5 years of management experience in a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of workflow processes and legal procedures.
• Knowledge of the FDCPA is a plus; experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise filing and service of lawsuits, including default entries.
• Understand Michigan civil procedure; familiarity with other states is a plus.
• Set up efficient, cost-effective workflows.
• Manage team and implement performance improvement plans.
• Establish performance measurement systems for staff.
• Ensure timely account follow-ups and closures.

Skills

Team management

Workflow optimization

Legal process knowledge

FDCPA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Mandarich Law Group, LLP is a creditors' rights law firm located in Farmington Hills, MI. We are looking for great people to bring their passion and strong work ethic to the job. Currently we have an opening for a Legal Manager to work on a team that will focus on follow-ups and account closures.

This a full-time, exempt position. Base schedule is Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PM. In-office.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise filing and service of all lawsuits including request for entry of default process
• Knowledge of Michigan civil procedure. Other States are a plus (OR, WA, HI, AK, ID, IL, NV, FL).
• Setting up processes for workflow in the most efficient cost-effective way possible.
• Manage team.
• Implement Performance Improvement plans for non-performing staff.
• Implement performance measurement system for staff.

• Minimum: High school diploma. Preferred: bachelor’s or Paralegal Certificate
• 2-5 years of management experience.
• Prior law firm experience.
• Process Master of workflows is a must.
• Knowledge of the FDCPA is a plus.
• Self-motivated
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Great organizational skills
• Must be a team player

• Competitive Base Salary ($60K - $70K DOE)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401K plan with company match
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development