Segal McCambridge ยท 6 hours ago
Paralegal
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSegal McCambridge is a national litigation firm seeking a Paralegal for their Detroit (Southfield) office to support a busy general liability team. The role involves enhancing attorney effectiveness by developing case information, managing legal documents, and supporting trial proceedings.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, and notices for review, approval, and settlement documents for use by attorney
Extensive discovery preparation
Manage calendar system for timely response to all court deadlines
Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly
Prepare indexes of documents and maintain document/case file
Maintain accurate indexes regarding all pertinent information on each case
Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
Review discovery and prepare, issue and record subpoenas for records and depositions
Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors
Interface with internal and external vendors during e-discovery process
Prepare case information and forward to expert witnesses
Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions and trials
Manage and enter case information into NetDocs database
Abstract depositions
Maintain file on experts used in the litigation by both parties
Prepare for trial and handle all aspects of trial tasks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3 years of defense litigation experience required
E-discovery and ESI database experience required
Must be able to work independently while functioning well in a team environment
Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Task-oriented with excellent sense of prioritization, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and to work under pressure
Quick learner with strong attention to detail and initiative
Excellent organization and communication skills
Proficient in legal research inclusive of LexisNexis
Proficient in tracking and entering billable time
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution
Experience in handling personal injury, no-fault and/or other general litigation matters
E-discovery Project Management experience
Benefits
401(k) with match
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Company
Segal McCambridge
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Edward J. McCambridge
Founder, senior partner, Executive Committee member
Jason Eckerly
Partner
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