Paralegal I

Road Commission for Oakland County; Beverly Hills (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Road Commission for Oakland County is seeking an experienced paralegal to support the in-house legal team in a fast-paced environment. The role involves drafting legal documents, maintaining the legal database, tracking litigation, and coordinating calendars and depositions.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of direct paralegal experience, an Associate’s Degree or equivalent specialized training, proficiency with Westlaw and Lexis Nexis, and strong MS Office skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis Nexis

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.