Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Paralegal Position at Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that is committed to providing excellent service to their clients. The firm is seeking a Paralegal to work in their Livonia, Michigan office with the potential of a hybrid position after 30-45 days of employment.

### Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are preferred
- 2+ years of paralegal experience in an insurance defense setting
- Experience with communicating with outside vendors, maintaining records, organizing and maintaining a calendar
- Summarizing transcripts, discovery and trial preparation
- Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
- Strong organizational skills and computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and be proactive
- Familiarity with State and Federal court rules and filing procedures
- Ability to work and thrive in a team-setting while managing multiple assignments from 2-3 attorneys and 2 partners
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
- Openness to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

### Responsibilities
The Paralegal will be responsible for:
- Obtaining authorizations for medical records as well as medical records themselves
- Drafting discovery demands and responses
- Preparing records, review and prepare exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and trial preparation
- Reviewing, analyzing and organizing document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
- Reviewing files for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions and trial preparation
- Determining, preparing and organizing material needed for expert witness review
- Assembling chronologies of key documents
- Managing documents and organizing case files

### Benefits
Wilson Elser offers competitive benefits for their employees including a 401k match, generous PTO plan, excellent growth and advancement opportunities, and corporate discount plans.

### Apply Now
If you are interested in this position, please send your credentials to with “Michigan Paralegal” in the subject line. Wilson Elser is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Excellent Benefits including a 401k match, Generous PTO plan, Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, Corporate Discount Plans

Obtain authorizations for medical records, Draft discovery demands and responses, Prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and trial preparation, Review, analyze and organize document productions, Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review, Assemble chronologies of key documents, Manage documents and organize case files

Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are preferred

Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to and putting "Michigan Paralegal" in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are preferred, 2+ paralegal experience in an insurance defense preferred, Experience with communicating with outside vendors, maintaining records, organizing and maintaining a calendar, comfortable in team-work based environment. Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written, Strong organizational skills and computer skills with proficient in MS Office Suite and document management systems, Attention to detail and organizational skills

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