Paralegal-Legal Assistant

Brightwing; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the Detroit area is looking for a motivated Legal/Paralegal Assistant to join their team. This role can be part-time or full-time and offers flexibility with remote, in-person, or hybrid options. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Responsibilities include maintaining the firm calendar, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Join a dynamic team and contribute to important legal work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in commercial or IP matters in Federal Court.
• Experience in civil litigation within Federal Court.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining firm calendar and organizing documents.
• Drafting legal documents and managing filings.
• Conducting investigations and research on parties or witnesses.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Independent Work

Tools

PACER

MiFile

Job description

Company Description:
Law firm specializing in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and contract litigation in the Detroit area. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team.

Role Description:
This is a Part-Time or Full-Time remote, in-person, or hybrid role for a Legal/Paralegal Assistant.

• Maintaining firm calendar
• Organizing firm documents and case files
• Drafting shell documents (motions, answers, discovery requests/responses, etc.)
• Formatting pleadings, briefs, discovery requests/responses, letters, and other legal documents
• Managing filing and serving of documents
• Preparing documents for production (including bates numbering, final review, etc.)
• Conducting investigations and research on parties or witnesses
• Coordinating vendor services like court reporters and process servers
• Collaborating with our bookkeeper to track firm expenses
• Maintaining a list of active files and participating in weekly case update meetings

Qualifications:

• 2-6+ years of litigation experience in commercial or intellectual property matters in Federal Court
• Experience in civil litigation within Federal Court
• Proficiency with PACER and MiFile
• Familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Michigan Court rules
• Experience in formatting court documents (e.g., creating table of contents and table of authorities)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and self-direct tasks, including managing court-set deadlines
• Capability to handle short-term tasks with quick turnaround and long-term projects
• Experience in patent litigation is advantageous