Litigation Paralegal

SUMMARY OF JOB : Paralegal needed, minimum of 3-5 years of insurance defense experience required. Hybrid work environment, allowing for remote work up to 2 days per week after satisfactory completion of training, with the other 3 days per week in our Southfield, Michigan office. Performs a variety of duties for assigned attorney(s) according to established policies and procedures. Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality of client matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Reviews and summarizes medical records
• Prepares damage analyses
• Prepares summaries for Case Evaluation, Facilitation, and Arbitration under the direction of the attorney
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Works closely with Legal Assistants regularly to ensure all case calendars are updated and all necessary filings are timely
• Serves as a resource for Legal Assistants regarding topics within their scope of work
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate :

Metro Detroit Area

Work Location : Hybrid in Southfield, MI 48076