Paralegal - Litigation

Job description

Foster Swift is a growing Michigan-wide law firm with an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal in their Grand Rapids office. The preferred candidate will have 3+ years of law office experience and a Paralegal degree.

Responsibilities include:

*Provide assistance during the litigation process including legal research, document filing, trial prep and presentation of exhibits.

*Conduct pre-claim investigation and initial case assessments.

*Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.

*Draft interrogatories and other discovery requests.

*Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.

*Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties.

*Assist with trial preparation and interviewing witnesses.

*Assist attorneys in all phases of the case including reviewing, drafting and responding to discovery requests, subpoena preparation and follow-up, ability to draft basic pleadings and motions, and gathering and summarizing information from a variety of sources.

Skills required:

*Knowledge of court rules, procedures and practices, etc.

*Highly organized with ability to manage multiple cases with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

*Strong writing and communication skills.

*Extensive computer and database expertise with knowledge of Trial Director or Summation a plus.

*Organized, with attention to detail and commitment to client service, with ability to work independently or with a team.

*Reliability, attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

Compensation & Benefits: Foster Swift offers a competitive salary and the potential for annual bonuses, a full line of benefits including family medical, dental and optical insurance, life and disability, and an immediate-entry 401(k) plan. Also included are paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Please submit your letter of interest and resume before November 19, 2021. All applications will be treated confidentially. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Litigation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Paralegal: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location