What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C.?
OPENING IN SOUTHFIELD
SUMMARY OF JOB: Paralegal needed, minimum of 3-5 years of insurance defense experience preferred, but not required. Possible hybrid work environment, allowing for remote work after satisfactory completion of training, with the other days during the week in our Southfield, Michigan office. 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
Job Type: Full-time
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
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Metro Detroit Area
Work Location: Might ultimately be a hybrid position after appropriate amount of in-office training.