Litigation Paralegal

Kopka Law; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

401k with employer match

Employer paid disability

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Job summary

A mid-size law firm in Michigan is seeking a skilled Paralegal for their Farmington Hills office. The ideal candidate will manage a heavy civil litigation desk, draft legal documents, and help with trial preparation. Applicants should have at least five years of insurance defense experience and the ability to multitask in a flexible environment. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, a 401k plan, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' insurance defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a heavy civil litigation desk.
• Managing the litigation process for each of your files.
• Drafting legal documents such as motions and discovery.
• Working with medical records (summaries and chronologies).
• Scheduling Independent Medical Examinations and expert depositions.
• Assisting with trial preparation, including trial notebooks and exhibits.
• Assisting with deposition preparation.

Skills

Knowledge of Outlook

Knowledge of Filevine or other law practice management software

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team environment

Tools

Filevine

Job description

Kopka Law Group is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Paralegal in our Farmington Hills, Michigan office. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail oriented, and dependable professional who is eager to play an integral role in supporting our attorneys and contributing to the success of our team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for a heavy civil litigation desk.
• Managing the litigation process for each of your files.
• Drafting legal documents such as motions and discovery.
• Working with medical records (summaries and chronologies).
• Scheduling Independent Medical Examinations and expert depositions.
• Assisting with trial preparation. Including but not limited to: trial notebooks, exhibits, jury instructions, and motions in limine.
• Assisting with deposition preparation.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Outlook and Filevine, or other law practice management software.
• Minimum of five years' insurance defense experience.
• Ability to stay organized while multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

We are a mid-size firm with a small firm feel. Our culture is one of high flexibility. We offer benefits including a wellness program, health, vision, dental and pet insurance, 401k with employer match, employer paid disability, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid holidays.