Litigation Paralegal – Insurance Defense

Stone Legal Recruitment; Grosse Pointe (MI); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stone Legal Recruitment is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for the Detroit office of a national insurance defense firm, supporting one partner focused on trucking and transportation litigation.

This hands-on role handles discovery, pleadings, case files, and deposition prep, with a clear path to collaboration and mentorship. Hybrid options may be considered after ramp-up; efficient decision timeline is emphasized.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Exposure to trucking, bodily injury, or personal injury matters preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfort working directly with an attorney in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with discovery, filings, and litigation workflows.

Responsabilités

• Support a partner in managing a litigation docket from intake through resolution
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and case-related documents
• Coordinate medical records, expert materials, and case files
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and filings
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel as needed
• Maintain organized case files and ensure timely progression of matters

Connaissances

Litigation paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Direct collaboration with attorney

Discovery and filings

Description du poste

A national insurance defense firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its Detroit office, supporting one partner focused primarily on trucking and transportation litigation.

This is a hands-on litigation role working closely with one attorney on a docket of high-exposure cases, including trucking, personal injury, PIP, and general insurance defense matters.

This role is tied to the Detroit office with a preference for in-office presence (hybrid flexibility may be considered after ramp-up).

We are moving efficiently and can take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Support a partner in managing a litigation docket from intake through resolution
• Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and case-related documents
• Coordinate medical records, expert materials, and case files
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and filings
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel as needed
• Maintain organized case files and ensure timely progression of matters

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Exposure to trucking, bodily injury, or personal injury matters preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfort working directly with an attorney in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing multiple cases and competing deadlines
• Familiarity with discovery, filings, and litigation workflows

Compensation

• $80,000 – $85,000 depending on experience
• Bonus structure tied to production (1,536 hours annually)

Why This Role

• 100+ year firm with national platform
• Direct partnership-level exposure and mentorship
• Well-structured team environment with strong support systems

This is a litigation-focused role for a paralegal who wants direct involvement in case strategy and day-to-day file progression, working closely with an experienced attorney on complex transportation and injury matters.