A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Commercial Litigation Paralegal - 10 plus years experience Simon PLC Attorneys & Counselors Troy, MI Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $90,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Free parking Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Phone communication Document review Organizational skills Typing Legal case management Legal billing General & commercial litigation Content review Editing Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal with over 10 years of dedicated support in complex commercial litigation cases. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work closely with legal teams, manage intricate case files, and provide essential administrative and research support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of procedural law, and proficiency in a wide range of legal areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These are primarily job duties that the paralegal must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation by the employer. 1. Review and analyze documentation provided by client: correspondence, notices, applications, notes, guaranties, etc. 2. Draft complaints, answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions, trial, appellate and other underlying documents. 3. Assist attorneys in effectuating recovery in prejudgment and post-judgment including tracking damages (i.e. interest calculation, costs and payments). 4. Perform legal research. 5. Assist attorneys in preparation of case for motions, hearings, and conferences in anticipation of trial. 6. Review and outline depositions, indexes and summarizes documents. 7. Utilize computerized litigation techniques and software when applicable.
KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Advanced knowledge of legal principles, concepts, terminology and procedures at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training/certification. 2. Ten years or more of on the job experience in complex commercial litigation. 3. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. 4. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors. 5. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow the instruction effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff. 6. Expected to bill all time daily. 7. Confidence and experience to allow the candidate to not only identify concerns but to also invoke and propose solutions for review and considerations by the litigation team.ellence and professional growth.
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off
