Litigation Paralegal & Office Manager

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal & Office Manager | Merani Kamara Law Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Merani Kamara Law Group, operating in an in-person setting. As a growing firm, Merani Kamara Law Group is establishing this new position to enhance daily onsite operations and provide comprehensive support. The Litigation Paralegal & Office Manager will play a critical part in overseeing the smooth functioning of the office environment. This role ensures attorneys, paralegals, and staff receive essential support to meet tight deadlines and maintain the demanding pace of a busy legal practice.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Team: Supports paralegals, attorneys, and staff onsite; serves as the onsite go-to person for operational and practice support needs.
• Mission: To oversee daily onsite operations, provide essential support across the firm, and ensure the timely completion of critical practice deadlines.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Litigation Oversight: Lead the preparation and finalization of legal documents, serve as an escalation point for attorney case needs, and implement controls to meet court and client deadlines.
• Office Management: Supervise daily office operations, managing all logistics including supplies, mail, file organization, and technology, while acting as the primary onsite contact for all office vendors.
• Practice Support Leadership: Function as the onsite resource for attorneys and staff, providing guidance, training, performance input, and filling in for legal support staff during absences.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Partner with attorneys and leadership to implement checklists and procedural updates, ensuring adherence to court rules, client guidelines, and internal controls for all practice documents.
• Operational Coordination: Support firm-wide operational needs by facilitating onboarding and offboarding logistics, managing access requests, and coordinating staffing and recruiting for practice support roles.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-level professional with a minimum of 3 years of law firm experience, specifically required in a litigation setting.
• Experience: 3+ years of law firm experience in small or mid-size environments, with required prior litigation experience.
• Skills: Proactive, action-oriented approach to problem-solving, strong knowledge of litigation timelines and court rules, and a willingness to continuously learn and improve systems.
• Bonus: Strong preference for prior experience in No Fault Litigation or Motion Practice, and prior experience calendaring in a litigation setting.