Office Manager

Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where you can wear multiple hats every day?

Do you have a knack for transforming chaos into order, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes?

Are you excited by the prospect of being the backbone of a legal team, handling both operational and paralegal responsibilities with ease?

Do you have the initiative and problem-solving skills to identify and fix issues before they escalate?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

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Morris & Dean has been a beacon of legal excellence in Northwest Georgia and East Tennessee for over 60 years. Known for our commitment to our clients, we specialize in personal injury law, criminal defense, and business litigation. Our dedication to helping the injured and accused has earned us a reputation for effectively advocating on behalf of our clients while maintaining a comprehensive approach to their legal needs.

Our firm takes pride in our success record, having secured significant verdicts and settlements which demonstrate our skill and commitment to our clients. We believe in providing a holistic legal experience, ensuring that not only do our clients receive the compensation they deserve, but also keep more of it in their pockets. Our practice is led by esteemed attorneys Jeffrey J. Dean and Marcus R. Morris, both recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal field and their empathetic approach to client representation.

The Office Manager role at Morris & Dean exists to streamline our operations and ensure efficiency across all facets of our firm. This hybrid position is crucial for supporting our mission of delivering outstanding legal services. The Office Manager will not only handle operational logistics but also contribute to case management and paralegal work as needed, ensuring our team remains focused on achieving exceptional results for our clients.

What you’ll do:

• Office Operations: Oversee day-to-day office logistics, including supply management, equipment maintenance, and ensuring a clean workspace.
• HR and Administrative Oversight: Manage PTO tracking, schedule oversight, and serve as the main point of contact for employee communications.
• Case Management: Monitor cases using Clio, identify inactivity, and ensure timely follow-ups and task assignments.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure tasks and deadlines are met across the team, proactively resolving bottlenecks.
• Potential Paralegal Support: Additional support with personal injury cases may be requested on an as-needed basis.

What we’re looking for: 

• Experience: Approximately 2+ years in a legal environment, with a preference for hybrid experience in office management and paralegal work.
• Cognitive Ability: High intelligence and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on a self-starter mentality.
• Technical Skills: Comfort with Clio and standard office tools; ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Interpersonal Skills: Professionalism and diplomacy, capable of navigating internal dynamics and getting along with everyone.
• Proactivity: Initiative to see and address problems without needing direction, and ability to handle both high-level and menial tasks.

Why you should work here: 

• Growth Opportunities: Work directly with leadership, providing significant impact and visibility.
• Dynamic Environment: Enjoy the autonomy to manage and improve processes in a collaborative, small-office setting.
• Integral Role: Play a key part in the firm’s success, helping streamline operations and manage cases efficiently.
• Professional Development: Gain hybrid experience in both office management and paralegal work, enhancing your skill set.

Additional perks:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefits will be provided and discussed during the hiring process.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary offered, commensurate with experience.

If you are a proactive individual eager to make a meaningful impact in a reputable law firm, we invite you to apply for the Office Manager role at Morris & Dean. Join us to play a vital part in our mission to support and advocate for our clients, ensuring outstanding legal service and operations efficiency. Your expertise could be the perfect addition to our team. We look forward to meeting candidates who are ready to elevate their careers with us.