Legal Staff Paralegal in Troy, MI

Law Firm

Troy, MI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Troy, MI

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal - Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
The role of a Litigation Paralegal at the law firm involves supporting two attorneys and requires a comprehensive understanding of Michigan’s No-Fault insurance law. The primary responsibilities include:

- Collaborating with a team to determine case strategy, prioritizing cases, and addressing other case-related issues.
- Confirming insurer coverage and information with insurance companies and adjusters.
- Validating the damages claimed by clients.
- Entering detailed information into spreadsheets according to established procedures.
- Drafting no-fault provider Complaints and Summons.
- Preparing no-fault provider Case Evaluation/Facilitation summaries, including summarizing relevant medical records.
- E-Filing/Mailing pleadings with the courts.
- Preparing and responding to discovery motions and Initial Disclosures.
- Preparing and filing witness and exhibit lists.
- Preparing and responding to written discovery requests.
- Communicating effectively with clients.
- Assisting with scheduling and confirming depositions.
- Preparing and serving subpoenas.
- Confirming motion hearings, settlement conferences, and other court appearances.
- Ensuring clients' availability and appearance for any scheduled hearings.
- Answering phone calls in a professional manner.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of five (5) years of civil litigation experience is required, specifically in Michigan’s No-Fault insurance law, encompassing both individual and provider cases.
- The candidate must have at least three (3) years of paralegal experience.
- Strong typing and computer skills are essential.
- Proficiency with MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Google Calendar, and Google Drive is necessary.
- A decent understanding of numbers is required.

The candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and effective problem-solving skills. They should demonstrate a willingness to take on new tasks with a positive attitude, collaborate well with others, and possess strong client service skills, including compassion and empathy. The ability to follow instructions and think independently, work effectively in a team-oriented environment, and maintain a professional demeanor and appearance is also required.

Salary Information:
The position offers a salary range of $40, to $50, per year, as provided by the employer.

Benefits:
- Paid time off

Schedule:
- Full-time position
- 8-hour shifts
- Monday to Friday

Additional Requirements:
- The ability to commute to Troy, MI 48084 is required.
- The work location is in-person at the law firm.