Legal Office Operations Manager

Kemper Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Continuing education programs

Volunteer programs

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kemper Corporation in Dallas, TX seeks a Legal Secretary/Paralegal Supervisor to lead clerical staff supporting the house counsel office. You will oversee workflow, hire/train staff, and ensure timely, accurate work while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting performance reviews, managing calendars, coordinating communications with insureds, claims personnel, opposing counsel, and performing secretarial/paralegal duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years as a legal secretary and/or paralegal with supervisory ability
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience in the personal injury field preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Legal Solutions or other legal software
• Typing at 50 WPM with 95% accuracy
• Strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

• Supervise clerical staff to ensure efficient operation of the house counsel office.
• Assist with hiring, training and performance evaluations of staff.
• Maintain office calendar and coordinate weekly calendar meetings.
• Respond to inquiries from insureds, claims personnel, opposing counsel, courts.
• Perform secretarial and paralegal duties as assigned.
• Provide reports to Managing Attorney on a quarterly basis.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Legal secretary

Paralegal

Typing 50 WPM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Legal Solutions

Job description

Kemper Corporation in Dallas, TX seeks a Legal Secretary/Paralegal Supervisor to lead clerical staff supporting the house counsel office. You will oversee workflow, hire/train staff, and ensure timely, accurate work while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting performance reviews, managing calendars, coordinating communications with insureds, claims personnel, opposing counsel, and performing secretarial/paralegal duties as assigned.