Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C. · 4 days ago
Litigation Paralegal
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expHewson & Van Hellemont, P.C. is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 3-5 years of insurance defense experience preferred. The role involves performing various duties for assigned attorneys, including drafting legal documents, conducting research, and assisting with trial preparation.
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Responsibilities
Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys
Reviews and summarizes medical records
Prepares damage analyses
Prepares summaries for Case Evaluation, Facilitation, and Arbitration under the direction of the attorney
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items
Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
Works closely with Legal Assistants regularly to ensure all case calendars are updated and all necessary filings are timely
Serves as a resource for Legal Assistants regarding topics within their scope of work
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 years of insurance defense experience preferred, but not required
Performs a variety of duties for assigned attorney(s) according to established policies and procedures
Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff and observes confidentiality of client matters
Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys
Reviews and summarizes medical records
Prepares damage analyses
Prepares summaries for Case Evaluation, Facilitation, and Arbitration under the direction of the attorney
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items
Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings
Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
Works closely with Legal Assistants regularly to ensure all case calendars are updated and all necessary filings are timely
Serves as a resource for Legal Assistants regarding topics within their scope of work
Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance (One of the options includes the premiums paid for by the firm)
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C.
Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C., a Michigan Law Firm, was founded in 1991, when attorneys James F.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ashleigh Kline Russett
Partner
Chioma Nwachukwu
Partner
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