Litigation Paralegal

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in Detroit is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years focused on litigation. Flexible options include hybrid, part-time, and full-time roles.

You will support discovery, trial preparation, document review, and coordination of large multi-case dockets, with Michigan and Federal Rules familiarity; strong organizational and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience managing large multi-case dockets.
• Familiar with discovery and deposition coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Organize large caseloads and manage deadlines.
• Assist at trial and provide discovery responses.
• Prepare exhibits, review documents, and perform legal research.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Discovery

Trial preparation

Legal research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ABA approved Paralegal certificate

Tools

Summation Pro

Relativity

Trial Director

Job description

Overview

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, a national law firm with offices in all 50 States, has an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal in its Detroit office. The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of experience working as a litigation-focused paralegal. There may be flexible options for successful candidates, including hybrid, part-time, and full-time opportunities.

All candidates are also expected to have solid knowledge of litigation support and case management, experience in organizing large caseloads, discovery, trial preparation and experience assisting at trial, and familiarity with the Michigan and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Responsibilities include client contact, document review and production, drafting and responding to discovery, indexing, exhibit preparation, investigation, and performing legal research.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• ABA approved Paralegal certificate (preferred).
• 5+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience.
• Extensive experience with the management of large multi-case dockets.
• Management of multiple case deadlines, deposition coordination, drafting pleadings, and discovery.
• Highly organized and ability to work independently.
• Client reporting and general support for attorneys and team members.
• Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity, or comparable litigation support software.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with trial presentation software such as Sanction or Trial Director.
• References.

The firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with a competitive salary and full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability & Life Insurance. There may be flexible options for successful candidates, including fully remote, hybrid, and part-time and full-time opportunities.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay Range

USD $45,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.