Paralegal I

Road Commission for Oakland County; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

Road Commission for Oakland County is seeking a qualified paralegal to support in-house counsel with drafting legal documents, managing case files, and researching statutes.

Requires three years of paralegal experience or an associate's degree, proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, and MS Office, and a Michigan driver's license. The role is on-site, confidentiality is essential, and employee support is part of the package.

Qualifications

• Three years minimum of direct paralegal experience and specialized training or an Associate’s Degree.
• Ability to utilize job specific personal computer programs and other information processing systems, such as Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, various Microsoft Office products.
• Must have an understanding of the Road Commission’s organizational structure, policies, and procedures.
• Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, should be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Draft letters, legal documents (pleading and motions), and other correspondence using concise and appropriate grammar, legal terminology, punctuation, and spelling.
• Assist with files and maintenance of RCOC legal database.
• Track litigation files and dockets, both hard-copy and electronic files.
• Assist in calendaring litigation dates, scheduling depositions, meetings, and other matters.
• Track litigation activity and manage case flow, while assisting in-house counsel with depositions, discovery requests, etc., including e-filing and other filing methods.
• Research law sources by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, etc.
• Compile support information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases.
• Prepare legal documents for attorney's approval and use; and maintain document management system.
• Arrange for notices for hearings or meetings.
• Compose legal abstracts by summarizing deposition, arbitration, hearing, trial, and other transcripts.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding agency and departmental activities.
• Must establish and maintain relationships with outside counsel, including the processing of invoices for outside counsel services.
• Provide assistance in other matters as assigned.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Westlaw

LexisNexis

MS Office

Legal research

Document management

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties:

• Draft letters, legal documents (pleading and motions), and other correspondence using concise and appropriate grammar, legal terminology, punctuation, and spelling.
• Assist with files and maintenance of RCOC legal database.
• Track litigation files and dockets, both hard-copy and electronic files.
• Assist in calendaring litigation dates, scheduling depositions, meetings, and other matters.
• Track litigation activity and manage case flow, while assisting in-house counsel with depositions, discovery requests, etc., including e-filing and other filing methods.
• Research law sources by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, etc.
• Compile support information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases.
• Prepare legal documents for attorney's approval and use; and maintain document management system.
• Arrange for notices for hearings or meetings.
• Compose legal abstracts by summarizing deposition, arbitration, hearing, trial, and other transcripts.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding agency and departmental activities.
• Must establish and maintain relationships with outside counsel, including the processing of invoices for outside counsel services.
• Provide assistance in other matters as assigned.
• Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.
• Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Special Experience/Education

• Three years minimum of direct paralegal experience and specialized training or an Associate’s Degree.
• Ability to utilize job specific personal computer programs and other information processing systems, such as Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, various Microsoft Office products.
• Must have an understanding of the Road Commission’s organizational structure, policies, and procedures.
• Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, should be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Michigan Driver’s License.
  

Disclaimer

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a Valid Driver's License.
• Attractive benefits package.
• EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace.