We have an immediate opening for a Litigation Assistant and Litigation Paralegal supporting our Litigation Practice Groups in the Detroit office. Ideal candidate must have at least four years of Michigan litigation experience. The firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with a competitive salary and full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability & Life Insurance. There may be flexible options for successful candidates, including hybrid and full-time opportunities.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to: DETrecruiting@grsm.com, with Detroit Litigation Assistant in the subject line.
No Recruiter or telephone calls please.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.
Litigation Assistant
Qualifications:
- Significant knowledge of court rules, calendaring, e-filing and procedures
- Preparing and filing legal documents (federal and state courts)
- Work independently on pleadings, discovery and motion preparation, document review, case management research, preparation of trial exhibits and binders, as well as general trial support
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; as well as close attention to detail
- Proficient computer skills (Win10, Microsoft Office applications, etc.)
- Experience with Chrome River, iManage, and QuickCreate is a plus
- Candidates should be comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced, team-structured setting
Bachelor degree is a plus, but not required.
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Litigation Paralegal (5+ years)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- ABA approved Paralegal certificate (preferred)
- 5+ years of trial and litigation paralegal experience
- Extensive experience with the management of large multi-case dockets.
- Management of multiple case deadlines, deposition coordination, drafting pleadings and discovery.
- Highly organized and ability to work independently
- Client reporting and general support for attorneys and team members.
- Experience with Summation Pro, Relativity or comparable litigation support software
- Excellent analytical and written communication skills
- Familiarity with trial presentation software such as Sanction or Trial Director
- References
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to: DETrecruiting@grsm.com, with Detroit Paralegal in the subject line.