Paralegal I

Road Commission for Oakland County•Beverly Hills, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal I supports the Road Commission for Oakland County’s legal work by preparing legal documents, maintaining files and the legal database, tracking litigation, coordinating schedules, conducting legal research, and assisting in-house counsel. The role requires regular, predictable onsite attendance and a daily schedule that supports the agency’s hours of operation. The employee must maintain confidentiality and perform duties professionally and courteously to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Requirements

At least three years of direct paralegal experience and specialized training or an Associate’s Degree.
Ability to use job-specific computer programs and information-processing systems, including Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, and various Microsoft Office products.
Understanding of the Road Commission’s organizational structure, policies, and procedures.
Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid Driver’s License.
Other combinations of education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Draft letters, pleadings, motions, and other correspondence using concise and appropriate grammar, legal terminology, punctuation, and spelling.
Assist with files and maintenance of the RCOC legal database; track litigation files and dockets in hard-copy and electronic formats.
Assist with calendaring litigation dates and scheduling depositions, meetings, and other matters.
Track litigation activity and manage case flow; assist in-house counsel with depositions, discovery requests, e-filing, and other filing methods.
Research legal sources, including applicable statutes and judicial decisions.
Compile support information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases.
Prepare legal documents for attorney approval and use, and maintain the document management system.
Arrange notices for hearings or meetings.
Compose legal abstracts summarizing deposition, arbitration, hearing, trial, and other transcripts.
Maintain confidentiality regarding agency and departmental activities.
Establish and maintain relationships with outside counsel, including processing invoices for outside counsel services.
Provide assistance in other matters as assigned.
Maintain a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation and regular, predictable onsite attendance.
Perform duties professionally and courteously to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.