Insurance Defense/Litigation Paralegal

Orionplacement; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a well-established insurance defense and civil litigation team in Troy, Michigan. This is a full-time, on-site position offering hands-on experience from case opening to resolution.

You will draft, file, organize medical records, manage calendars, coordinate depositions, and communicate with clients and courts. A minimum of 1+ year of litigation support is required; MS Office proficiency is essential; experience with medical records is

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience preparing legal documents and managing litigation deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal office software.
• Experience ordering, reviewing, and summarizing medical records is preferred.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from case opening through resolution.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and coordinate court filings while ensuring compliance with filing deadlines and court procedures.
• Maintain attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, case files, and document management systems.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and client communications.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and vendors.
• Assist with obtaining, organizing, reviewing, and summarizing medical records when needed.
• Prepare exhibits, trial notebooks, and other case materials for hearings and trial preparation.
• Help ensure matters progress efficiently by tracking deadlines and providing proactive litigation support.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay:$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established litigation team with a long-standing reputation for excellence in insurance defense and civil litigation.
• Gain hands‑on experience supporting attorneys on meaningful, fast‑paced cases from start to finish.
• Work in a collaborative, team‑oriented office where your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Build long‑term career stability with opportunities to expand your litigation knowledge and responsibilities.
• Enjoy a professional environment that encourages growth, organization, and high‑quality client service.

Location: This is a full‑time, on‑site opportunity in Troy, Michigan, where you’ll work closely with experienced attorneys and legal professionals in a collaborative office setting.

Note: Candidates must have at least 1+ year of litigation support experience in a law firm. Experience ordering, reviewing, and summarizing medical records is strongly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.

About Us

We are a well‑established law firm with decades of experience representing clients in complex insurance defense, corporate, and civil litigation matters. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional legal service while fostering a collaborative, professional environment where employees can grow and succeed. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from case opening through resolution.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and coordinate court filings while ensuring compliance with filing deadlines and court procedures.
• Maintain attorney calendars, litigation deadlines, case files, and document management systems.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, meetings, and client communications.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and vendors.
• Assist with obtaining, organizing, reviewing, and summarizing medical records when needed.
• Prepare exhibits, trial notebooks, and other case materials for hearings and trial preparation.
• Help ensure matters progress efficiently by tracking deadlines and providing proactive litigation support.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience preparing legal documents and managing litigation deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard legal office software.
• Experience ordering, reviewing, and summarizing medical records is preferred.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll become part of a respected legal team where your work directly contributes to successful case outcomes. We value professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning while providing a stable environment where you can build a long‑term legal career supporting experienced litigation attorneys.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance