Trial Paralegal: Personal Injury Litigation & Impact

Mike Morse Service Organization LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mike Morse Law Firm in Michigan seeks a detail-oriented Trial Paralegal to support litigation for personal injury cases. You will manage discovery, coordinate trial logistics, and assist attorneys with filing, drafting documents, and client communication.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a paralegal with substantive trial exposure, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word and Adobe Acrobat. Auto injury experience is a plus; self-starter attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal.
• Substantive trial experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Auto injury experience is a plus.
• Paralegal certificate or formal legal training preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, motivated and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Gather, review and summarize discovery responses and client medical records
• Manage all aspects of attorney day to day trial logistics including witness preparation
• Assist attorneys with discovery, litigation files and court preparation
• Draft legal documents and correspondence under attorney direction
• Review case files with supervising attorneys
• Maintain accurate internal databases and case records
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team leader
• Handle overall case management for litigation files.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Trial experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Microsoft Word

Education

Paralegal certificate or formal legal training

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Mike Morse Law Firm in Michigan seeks a detail-oriented Trial Paralegal to support litigation for personal injury cases. You will manage discovery, coordinate trial logistics, and assist attorneys with filing, drafting documents, and client communication.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a paralegal with substantive trial exposure, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word and Adobe Acrobat. Auto injury experience is a plus; self-starter attitude is essential.