Litigation Paralegal

Ogletree Deakins•Birmingham, MI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Detroit Metro office, located in Birmingham, MI, has an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment practice. The Paralegal investigates facts, prepares documents to assist attorneys, assists with witness interviews, discovery requests and responses, document productions, litigation holds, subpoenas (responding and issuing), and deposition preparation.

Requirements

Paralegal certification/degree from an accredited college or university
4+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw, Live Note, Relativity, CaseMap, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems

Responsibilities

Investigates facts and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters
Summarizes complex legal documents
Organizes and indexes case files
Determines and calendars deadlines
Performs wide variety of data compilation with little or no supervision
Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints
Drafts a variety of legal documents
Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file
Prepares for mediations and trials
Assists attorneys at trial
Assists attorneys in preparation for depositions
Communicates with witnesses and experts
Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
a 401(k) matching program
Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
an Employee Assistance Program