Paralegal

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Detroit, MI is seeking a Paralegal to assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. A typical Paralegal is responsible for conducting research to support a legal proceeding, formulate a defense or to initiate legal action.Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence and legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney or a paralegal
• Review legal journals and assist with legal research
• May assist new lawyers how to prepare documents for submission to the courts
• Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records
• Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes
• Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files
• Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements

Skills

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent training required
• 0-2 years experience required
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time
• Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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