Litigation Paralegal

BSP Law; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Health coverage

In-suite gym (Michigan)

Job summary

BSP Law is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Michigan team. You will handle the full lifecycle of cases from pre-litigation through trial, including discovery management, drafting pleadings and motions, and coordinating with clients and experts.

We value a proactive, highly organized professional who can work independently and with a collegial team. The role offers professional development and a balanced, collaborative work environment in a boutique setting with nationwide capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree and/or paralegal experience or paralegal certificate.
• 3–5+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High level of comfort with technology and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions, including complaints, defaults and reinstatement.
• Oversee discovery phase, draft initial disclosures and requests, and prepare responses.
• Coordinate document management, privilege reviews, and production of materials.
• Communicate with clients, experts, and attorneys; manage scheduling and deadlines.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including witness lists and exhibits.

Skills

Litigation support

Communication

Organization

Note-taking

Relationship-building

Self-motivation

Team player

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

4-year college degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Explore career opportunities for attorneys and other professionals at a dynamic boutique practice that is nationally recognized for representation of Fortune 500 companies. BSP Law takes pride in a distinctive environment of collegiality, teamwork, and commitment to work-life balance.

As integral team members of our practice, associates and paralegals have substantial responsibilities, work directly with the members and senior attorneys, and receive professional development support.

We welcome confidential inquiries from experienced litigators, discovery specialists, certified legal investigators and trial preparation assistants who want to learn more about BSP Law opportunities.

Bush Seyferth, a leading boutique trial and litigation firm with offices in Michigan and Texas, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its growing team. Though smaller than “big law” firms, Bush Seyferth punches well above its weight, providing nationwide litigation services with trial skills second to none. Some of America’s best-known companies look to Bush Seyferth for successful results in product liability litigation, complex business litigation, class actions, and appeals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is ready to take ownership of paralegal responsibilities across the full lifecycle of a case—from pre-litigation through trial. The position spans discovery management, motion practice support, client communications, investigative research, and trial preparation.

We are looking for a smart, detail-oriented, personable self-motivator with excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and who takes pride in always producing top-quality work, but also likes to have fun with coworkers in a collegial environment. This position requires a highly organized, strategic big-picture thinker who loves details and can execute quickly and accurately.

What You’ll Do

Pleadings & Motion Practice

• Draft pleadings, including complaints and defaults.
• Draft motions, including motions for alternate service, second summons, default judgment, and reinstatement.
• Draft demand letters and repayment agreements.
• Review pleadings and discovery received from opposing parties.

Discovery & Document Management

• Oversee the discovery phase of litigation, ensuring all case deadlines are met.
• Draft discovery, including initial disclosures and discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission).
• Draft comprehensive discovery responses for attorney review.
• Analyze and interpret technical information received from clients and translate it into discovery responses.
• Identify, gather, and organize documents for production in both hard copy and electronic formats.
• Redact and Bates-stamp documents for production.
• Conduct legal privilege reviews and responsiveness reviews, and prepare privilege logs.
• Coordinate, track, and review document productions.
• Maintain meticulous organization of production files and case files for attorney review. Research & Investigation
• Conduct investigative research using social media, TLO, Carfax, Westlaw, and other resources.
• Manage the investigation of case background facts.
• Prepare and process FOIA requests, subpoenas, and third-party record requests.
• Identify, order, review, and summarize records from third parties, including claim files and medical records.
• Prepare medical chronologies.

Client & Expert Communication

• Serve as a direct point of communication with clients, including attorneys, paralegals, and accounting personnel.
• Communicate with experts and coordinate scheduling of independent medical examinations (IMEs).
• Communicate with bankruptcy and post-judgment attorneys as needed.
• Manage a large volume of cases, including monitoring due dates and prompting clients and attorneys to respond when required.

Deposition & Trial Preparation

• Assist in the preparation of witnesses for deposition, including deposition preparation materials and outlines.
• Schedule depositions and prepare subpoenas.
• Draft witness and exhibit lists.
• Prepare, organize, and manage exhibits for depositions, briefs, hearings, mock trials, and trials.
• Assist with trial preparation, including call-outs, outlines, binders, printing, and memos.
• Attend evidentiary hearings, mock trials, and trials to assist with exhibits, witnesses, and trial software.
• Be ready and eager to take on more responsibility and grow.

Who You Are

• Experienced in litigation support within a law firm environment, with a proactive approach to handling cases.
• A highly organized, strategic thinker who loves details and can execute quickly and accurately.
• Skilled at relationship-building and comfortable engaging with attorneys, clients, experts, and court personnel.
• A strong communicator with excellent oral and written abilities and outstanding note-taking skills.
• A team player with a good attitude who thrives both independently and collaboratively.
• Capable of analyzing information critically and creatively solving problems.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree and/or paralegal experience or paralegal certificate.
• 3–5+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in litigation.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication ability.
• Outstanding client relations skills, including the ability to work with clients to obtain information in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage a large volume of cases, including monitoring due dates and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• High level of comfort with technology, including the ability to learn new software and procedures quickly.
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Why BSP

At Bush Seyferth, we believe in building a team of exceptional professionals who are passionate about the work they do. This role plays a critical part in supporting our attorneys and clients through every phase of litigation. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and be part of a collegial team that values excellence and camaraderie.

What We Offer

• 401(k) program
• Health coverage
• In-suite, complimentary gym (in Michigan)