Litigation Paralegal Job at Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C., Southfield, MI

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  • Hewson & Van Hellemont, P.C.
  • Southfield, MI

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB: Paralegal needed, minimum of 3-5 years of insurance defense experience required. Hybrid work environment, allowing for remote work up to 2 days per week after satisfactory completion of training, with the other 3 days per 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
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

  • Metro Detroit Area

Work Location: Hybrid in Southfield, MI 48076

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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