Pre-Litigation Paralegal Manager

Synectics Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in St. Louis is seeking a Paralegal Trainer to onboard new staff using structured training plans and established procedures. You will ensure quality, documentation accuracy, communication, and deadline tracking across the team.

You will coach paralegals, identify risks, and provide actionable feedback while supporting Litify workflows, troubleshooting, and process improvements. This role also covers workload management and coverage during high-volume periods.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Plaintiff Personal Injury pre-litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of pre-litigation case management and paralegal responsibilities.
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring legal staff.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Litify experience preferred.
• Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate required and Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and onboard new paralegals using structured training plans and established procedures.
• Conduct regular file audits to ensure quality, accurate documentation, communication, and deadline tracking.
• Coach paralegals, identify risks, and provide actionable feedback.
• Support Litify workflows, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Assist with workload management and provide coverage during high-volume periods.
• Manage caseloads when needed to ensure continuity and timely case progression.
• Report workflow, training, and file-quality trends to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Training/Coaching

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Litify

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

• Train and onboard new paralegals using structured training plans and established procedures.
• Conduct regular file audits to ensure quality, accurate documentation, communication, and deadline tracking.
• Coach paralegals, identify risks, and provide actionable feedback.
• Support Litify workflows, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Assist with workload management and provide coverage during high-volume periods.
• Manage caseloads when needed to ensure continuity and timely case progression.
• Report workflow, training, and file-quality trends to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Train and onboard new paralegals using structured training plans and established procedures.
• Conduct regular file audits to ensure quality, accurate documentation, communication, and deadline tracking.
• Coach paralegals, identify risks, and provide actionable feedback.
• Support Litify workflows, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Assist with workload management and provide coverage during high-volume periods.
• Manage caseloads when needed to ensure continuity and timely case progression.
• Report workflow, training, and file-quality trends to leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Plaintiff Personal Injury pre-litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of pre-litigation case management and paralegal responsibilities.
• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring legal staff.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Litify experience preferred.
• Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate required and Bachelor's degree preferred.