Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Troy, Michigan is seeking a paralegal or legal assistant to provide litigation support to an experienced team. The role involves drafting, formatting, and filing pleadings, managing case files and calendars, coordinating document production, and assisting with deposition and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of litigation support experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation support experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Familiarity with civil litigation procedures and court filings
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with legal document management systems and Microsoft Office
• Professional communication skills and team‑oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of civil cases
• Assist with drafting, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
• Coordinate document production, review, and organization
• Assist with deposition preparation, trial preparation, and exhibits
• Conduct basic legal and factual research as needed
• Communicate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel under attorney direction
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, trial-driven litigation team where paralegals are truly valued
• Gain hands‑on exposure to active cases from inception through trial
• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys on meaningful, complex matters
• Build long‑term career stability at a firm with decades of steady growth
• Be part of a collaborative, professional environment that recognizes strong support talent
• Performance‑based bonuses available

Location

Troy, Michigan — hybrid schedule offering consistency, flexibility, and strong in‑office collaboration

Note

This role requires at least 1 year of litigation support experience. This is a firm requirement and non‑negotiable.

About Us

We are a well‑established litigation‑focused law firm with a long‑standing reputation for being trial‑ready and detail‑driven. Our attorneys rely heavily on skilled paralegals to keep cases moving efficiently and effectively. We value teamwork, professionalism, and the critical role our support staff plays in delivering excellent legal representation. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of civil cases
• Assist with drafting, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Manage case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
• Coordinate document production, review, and organization
• Assist with deposition preparation, trial preparation, and exhibits
• Conduct basic legal and factual research as needed
• Communicate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel under attorney direction
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation support experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Familiarity with civil litigation procedures and court filings
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with legal document management systems and Microsoft Office
• Professional communication skills and team‑oriented mindset

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll work in a firm where paralegals are trusted partners in the litigation process, not just administrative support. We offer meaningful work, supportive attorneys, and a culture that respects experience, accountability, and growth.

Benefits

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