Supervising Paralegal

Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401k with generous company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Discounted tickets to CURE Arena

Job summary

A leading auto insurance provider is seeking a full-time Supervising Paralegal to lead legal support staff in handling insurance defense cases. Key responsibilities include supervising performance, training new hires, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have civil litigation experience and a paralegal certification. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $85,000 and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a paralegal handling insurance-related defense cases.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.
• Must manage an electronic-based case load.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the interviewing and onboarding of legal support staff.
• Draft pleadings, motions; coordinate medical exams.
• Supervise performance, quality, productivity of legal support staff.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Insurance defense experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Paralegal Certification or equivalent education/experience

Job description

CURE Auto Insurance is a leading direct writer of auto insurance in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. CURE offers a great working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, 401k with generous company match, and much more!

Due to our continuing growth and success, we are seeking a full-time Supervising Paralegal to join our developing in-house law firm. This position will lead a group of legal support staff assisting attorneys in handling insurance defense cases.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with the interviewing and onboarding process for new legal support staff hires
• Facilitate training and development for new hires and existing employees
• Interact with the Court, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery; coordinating medical exams, scheduling court appearances & discovery, and managing all aspects of the defense of cases from inception through trial.
• Administrative skills necessary to assist with the operation of an in-house insurance defense firm.
• Supervision responsibility for performance, quality, productivity, attendance, and dependability for legal support staff.
• Provide coverage when necessary due to unavailability of other support staff.
• Work in tandem with legal operations and firm leadership to ensure directive compliance and protocol execution by support staff.
• Point of contact with firm vendors re: medical exams, court reporting services, records retrieval services, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications

• Civil litigation and insurance defense experience.
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent education/experience required.
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 3+ years’ experience as a paralegal handling insurance related defense cases specific to No Fault/PIP coverage, bodily injury and/or UM/UIM claims.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume environment managing an electronic-based case load.
• Must be organized and have the ability to multitask, while prioritizing work.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• FSA and HRA
• Parental leave opportunities
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Discounted tickets to CURE Arena in NJ
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, ID & Fraud, Accident & Illness, and more!)

Physical Actions/Environment

Working conditions are typical of an office environment. Required job duties consist of prompt and regular attendance, ability to frequently move about the office to coordinate work with others; standing, sitting and typing for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying up to 5 lbs. Ability to frequently communicate with others in-person, on the phone/virtually, and in writing. Ability to read, understand, process and evaluate large amounts of technical information and make related, informed decisions. Candidates must be willing to work onsite in the Southfield, MI office.

Starting Salary

$70,000 - $85,000 annually based on experience

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM. We offer a hybrid work schedule: team members work onsite 4 days per week and have the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week.

Location

Southfield, MI

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CURE Auto Insurance provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.

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