Are you an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal looking for a new challenge in a supportive and dynamic environment? We anticipate that our clients will be looking for Contract Commercial Litigation Legal Assistants for our various clients in the Detroit suburbs. If you are interested and available please keep reading to learn more:
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.
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.