Legal Document Specialist (Southfield, MI)

Proof; Southfield (MI); Presencial; USD 60.174.000 - 65.904.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Two work-from-home days per month

Equipment provided

Descripción de la vacante

Proof is hiring a Legal Document Specialist in Southfield, MI to support affidavits of service and nonservice for law firms and pro se parties. The role focuses on accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a legal/paralegal background with strong drafting, editing, and knowledge of service of process and e-filing guidelines. This onsite position offers comprehensive benefits and room to grow.

Formación

• Experience as paralegal, legal assistant, or in a similar legal role.
• Strong drafting and reviewing of affidavits or legal documents.
• Familiarity with service of process and e-filing guidelines.
• Excellent editing, spelling, grammar, and content accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with high organization.
• Professional communication and responsiveness.
• Problem-solving with proactive issue resolution.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and Edit Legal Affidavits with accuracy and compliance.
• Quality Assurance: review legal documents for spelling, grammar, and content.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal filing requirements.
• Assist with electronic filing preparation and formatting.
• Collaborate with legal teams, process servers, and other departments.
• Stay current with evolving procedures and technologies.

Conocimientos

Legal/Paralegal Expertise

Document Drafting

Review & Editing

Compliance Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organized & Responsible

Professional Demeanor

Critical Thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification

Descripción del empleo

Location: Onsite in Southfield, MI

About Us We’re Proof, a high growth company in the legal tech industry founded in 2017. Our best-in-class legal services platform is trusted by over 3,000 law firms across the U.S. and serves countless pro se parties. Our core offerings, Service of Process and E-Filing, are designed to make legal services more accessible, efficient, and transparent. We are on track to double our business again this year and are looking for dedicated, detail-oriented professionals to join our team as we continue to scale.

If you are passionate about transforming the legal industry and believe in making legal services more affordable and accessible to all, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Legal Document Specialist with a legal or paralegal background to support our team in the creation, editing, and preparation of affidavits of service and nonservice for law firms and pro se parties. This role is essential to ensuring legal compliance and the highest level of accuracy in our service of process and e-filing operations.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in legal documentation, a keen attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of legal language, ensuring our affidavits are precise, compliant, and delivered on time. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with legal assistant, paralegal, or law firm experience who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and Edit Legal Affidavits: Draft, review, and edit service of process affidavits for accuracy, completeness, and legal compliance. Ensure all affidavits meet state and federal guidelines.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct meticulous reviews of legal documents to ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and content.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all documents are fully compliant with legal standards, including state-specific filing requirements and procedural guidelines.
• E-Filing: Prepare and finalize certain affidavits for electronic filing, ensuring proper formatting and accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with legal teams, process servers, and other departments to maintain efficient workflows and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Stay current with evolving legal procedures and process changes, adapting quickly to new technologies and methods.

Qualifications

• Legal/Paralegal Expertise: Prior experience working as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in a similar legal environment.
• Document Drafting & Review: Strong background in preparing, editing, and reviewing legal documents such as affidavits, legal briefs, or similar materials.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with state and federal legal guidelines related to service of process and e-filing.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional editing and proofreading skills with a focus on accuracy and legal precision.
• Organized & Responsible: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with a high degree of organization and responsibility.
• Professional Demeanor: Consistently professional, courteous, and responsive in all communications.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to problem-solve and proactively address issues before escalation.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification is preferred but not required.

Compensation

• Anticipated compensation range of $43,680 - $47,840 paid on an hourly basis, eligible for overtime earnings.
• Eligible to participate in company bonus plan

Benefits

• Full-time, hourly position
• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and 401K available
• Flexible time off (paid planned and sick time, and paid holidays)
• Two work-from-home days per month
• Equipment provided
• This is an onsite role located in Southfield, Michigan

E-Verify

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