Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

One of Michigan’s premier boutique litigation law firms has an immediate opening for an experienced Paralegal to join their team in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in connection with plaintiff-side civil rights and employment law matters.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including trials and appeals.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw.
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court.
• E-file pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Effectuate service of process in accordance with relevant Court Rules.
• Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
• Manage attorneys’ calendars and dockets to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Summarize documents and records.
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior experience as a Paralegal. Prior experience with plaintiff-side litigation involving civil rights and employment claims is preferred!
• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution is preferred, but not required.
• Must have prior experience e-filing pleadings in state and federal courts.
• Applicable knowledge of relevant Michigan Court Rules, motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office.
• Working knowledge of Westlaw and PracticePanther.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail.
• Works well independently and on a team

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and excellent benefits, including :

• Firm paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays.

Apply today! All submissions are confidential!

Company Description

Specialized Talent Solutions, LLC brings top talent together with organizations in the legal, medical, logistics, automotive, and hospitality industries, among others.

Our team of recruitment consultants draw upon years of experience in several industries to help candidates find new opportunities, while ensuring that our clients across the country find the best candidates to join their team.

Company Description

Specialized Talent Solutions, LLC brings top talent together with organizations in the legal, medical, logistics, automotive, and hospitality industries, among others.

Our team of recruitment consultants draw upon years of experience in several industries to help candidates find new opportunities, while ensuring that our clients across the country find the best candidates to join their team.