Litigation Paralegal — Real Estate & Probate Case Manager

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

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.