Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal & Compliance/Legal Assistant
LHH
$50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per Year
Detroit, MichiganPermanent
Legal Assistant
Legal & Compliance
Are you an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal looking for a new challenge in a supportive and dynamic environment? Apply now so you can be considered for our open positions!
Key Responsibilities:
Case Management: Assist attorneys with case preparation, including document management, legal research, and drafting pleadings.
Discovery: Manage the discovery process, including electronic discovery, reviewing, and summarizing documents, and preparing discovery responses.
Trial Preparation: Support trial preparation activities, such as organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and preparing trial binders.
Court Filings: Handle electronic court filings and ensure compliance with local court rules and deadlines.
Client Communication: Liaise with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and coordinate meetings and interviews.
Qualifications:
Education: Paralegal certification or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation legal/paralegal experience, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and case management.
Skills: Proficient in legal research tools, MS Office Suite, and e-discovery platforms. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Benefits:
Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: R. Caleb Doyle
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal & Compliance/Legal Assistant
LHH
$50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per Year
Detroit, MichiganPermanent
Legal Assistant
Legal & Compliance
Are you an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal looking for a new challenge in a supportive and dynamic environment? Apply now so you can be considered for our open positions!
Key Responsibilities:
Case Management: Assist attorneys with case preparation, including document management, legal research, and drafting pleadings.
Discovery: Manage the discovery process, including electronic discovery, reviewing, and summarizing documents, and preparing discovery responses.
Trial Preparation: Support trial preparation activities, such as organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and preparing trial binders.
Court Filings: Handle electronic court filings and ensure compliance with local court rules and deadlines.
Client Communication: Liaise with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and coordinate meetings and interviews.
Qualifications:
Education: Paralegal certification or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation legal/paralegal experience, with a strong emphasis on trial preparation and case management.
Skills: Proficient in legal research tools, MS Office Suite, and e-discovery platforms. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Benefits:
Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: R. Caleb Doyle
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.