Supervising Associate

SmithGroup

$96K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and J.D. required
  • 7+ years in personal injury litigation or related fields
  • Supervisory experience of legal teams required
  • Strong understanding of tort and personal injury law
  • Proficient in computer use
  • Excellent persuasive writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee legal operations in the Southeast region
  • Ensure compliance with firm policies and legal standards
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to the team
  • Monitor case progress and ensure quality of work
  • Develop team members through mentorship and training
  • Manage workloads and promote accountability
Full Job Description
Description

The Southeast Supervising Associate is responsible for leading and overseeing the legal operations of our Southeast region, consisting of multiple attorneys, paralegals, and legal support professionals. This position ensures that all matters are handled effectively, ethically, and in accordance with firm policies, professional standards, and applicable laws. The Southeast Supervising Associate provides strategic legal guidance, monitors case progress and quality, develops team members, manages workloads, and promotes accountability throughout the region. The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney and strong leader who can balance legal strategy, operational oversight, employee development, and client service.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications
• A bachelor's degree and a J.D. degree are required.
• At least seven years of personal injury litigation or trial experience in wrongful death, medical malpractice, personal injury, or civil litigation practice areas.
• Prior experience supervising attorneys, paralegals, or legal teams.
• A good understanding of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is desired.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Persuasive writing and verbal communication skills.

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