Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid

Soble PLC; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Soble Law, based in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks an organized litigation assistant to drive active files across real estate, probate, and contract disputes. You will build schedules, track deadlines, manage discovery, and coordinate with attorneys to keep cases moving efficiently.

The role emphasizes proactive case management, drafting pleadings, and ensuring timely service and filings. Candidates should have 2+ years of litigation experience and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Real estate or probate litigation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of appropriate Court Rules.
• Excellent writing and formatting skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple active litigation files.
• Strong organizational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Open and structure litigation files correctly from intake.
• Create case timelines and litigation roadmaps.
• Track Michigan Court Rule deadlines.
• Manage probate statutory notice requirements.
• Maintain hearing calendars and internal tickler systems.
• Ensure service of process is completed properly.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, and probate petitions.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate service.
• E-file in Michigan state and probate courts.
• Prepare proposed orders and judgments.
• Organize deeds, mortgages, land contracts, title documents.
• Prepare exhibits for quiet title and boundary cases.
• Track redemption periods and statutory deadlines.
• Assist with foreclosure-related disputes.
• Draft petitions for removal, objections, and accountings.
• Track fiduciary compliance deadlines.
• Organize estate asset documentation.
• Coordinate communication with fiduciaries and beneficiaries.
• Manage document production.
• Organize deposition summaries.
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibit lists.
• Coordinate witnesses and hearing logistics.
• Collect required documents efficiently.
• Provide status updates under attorney supervision.
• Maintain professionalism during emotionally sensitive disputes.
• Keep clients informed without creating false expectations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Real estate litigation

Probate litigation

Court Rules

Writing skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Tools

E-filing in courts

Job description

About Soble Law

Soble Law is expanding across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Arizona, and beyond. As the firm grows, strong team members grow with it.

Our Litigation Team

This is an opportunity to be part of a litigation team that includes the following:

• Moves quickly
• Holds high standards
• Protects serious matters
• Builds systems for long-term scale

When families, property, or businesses are at risk, we step in, take control, and protect their future.

Responsibilities

This is a hybrid litigation position focused on:

• Real estate disputes
• Probate and trust litigation
• Contract and title conflicts

This is not a passive support role. You will be the operational driver behind active litigation files involving:

• Real estate disputes
• Probate and trust litigation
• Contract and title conflicts

You must:

• Track deadlines before anyone asks
• Build structure into every file from day one
• Anticipate problems before they surface
• Ensure nothing falls through the cracks

What You’ll Do

Case Management (Core Function)

• Open and structure litigation files correctly from intake
• Create case timelines and litigation roadmaps
• Track Michigan Court Rule deadlines
• Manage probate statutory notice requirements
• Maintain hearing calendars and internal tickler systems
• Ensure service of process is completed properly

Drafting & Filing

• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, and probate petitions
• Prepare discovery requests and responses
• Draft subpoenas and coordinate service
• E-file in Michigan state and probate courts
• Prepare proposed orders and judgments

Real Estate Litigation Support

• Organize deeds, mortgages, land contracts, title documents
• Prepare exhibits for quiet title and boundary cases
• Track redemption periods and statutory deadlines
• Assist with foreclosure-related disputes

Probate & Trust Litigation Support

• Draft petitions for removal, objections, and accountings
• Track fiduciary compliance deadlines
• Organize estate asset documentation
• Coordinate communication with fiduciaries and beneficiaries

Discovery & Trial Preparation

• Manage document production
• Organize deposition summaries
• Prepare trial notebooks and exhibit lists
• Coordinate witnesses and hearing logistics

Client Coordination

• Collect required documents efficiently
• Provide status updates under attorney supervision
• Maintain professionalism during emotionally sensitive disputes
• Keep clients informed without creating false expectations

What “Ahead of the Case” Means Here

• Drafts are ready before deadlines approach
• Missing documents are identified early
• Hearing binders are prepared days in advance
• Attorneys walk into court fully organized
• Clients feel informed and confident

We do not scramble at the last minute. We prepare.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required
• Real estate or probate litigation experience strongly preferred (PI or Ins. Def. background helpful)
• Working knowledge of appropriate Court Rules
• Excellent writing and formatting skills
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple active litigation files
• Strong organizational discipline

You must be comfortable with responsibility. We expect ownership, not hand-holding.

Culture Fit

• You will thrive here if you:
  • Like to create and work in structure and systems
  • Take pride in clean, precise work
  • Remain calm under pressure
  • Anticipate needs without being told
  • Understand that litigation is about control and preparation
• You will not thrive here if you:
  • You wait to be directed on every task
  • Deadlines stress you out
  • You prefer low-intensity administrative work
  • You struggle with accountability
  • Seek out or create drama

Compensation

Hourly: $25 - $35