Litigation Paralegal - Trial Prep & E-Discovery Expert

Segal McCambridge; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Segal McCambridge in Detroit seeks a General Litigation Paralegal to support a busy defense team. You will develop case information, manage discovery, track deadlines, and assist with hearings and trials to enhance attorney effectiveness.

The role requires a paralegal certificate, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least 3 years in defense litigation, with strong e-discovery and LexisNexis skills. A collaborative environment and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and ABA-approved paralegal certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years defense litigation experience; personal injury/ general litigation preferred.
• E-discovery and ESI database experience required; E-discovery project management preferred.
• Independent worker who thrives in a team with strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in LexisNexis and Microsoft Office; able to track billable time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, and notices for attorneys.
• Manage calendar for timely court deadlines.
• Investigate facts and law to support case strategy.
• Prepare indexes and maintain case files; maintain accurate case information.
• Research statutes, cases, and legal sources; analyze authorities.
• Review discovery and issue subpoenas; coordinate production of records.
• Communicate with courts, clients, experts, vendors; support e-discovery.
• Assist attorneys with hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Enter case information into NetDocs; manage expert lists.
• Support trial tasks and maintain organization throughout proceedings.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Initiative

E-discovery

ESI databases

Time/billable time tracking

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

NetDocs

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Segal McCambridge in Detroit seeks a General Litigation Paralegal to support a busy defense team. You will develop case information, manage discovery, track deadlines, and assist with hearings and trials to enhance attorney effectiveness.

The role requires a paralegal certificate, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least 3 years in defense litigation, with strong e-discovery and LexisNexis skills. A collaborative environment and growth opportunities are highlighted.