Paralegal

Are you an experienced Paralegal looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact? Our client located in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Temporary Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support in a fast-paced professional environment. This role offers the opportunity to utilize your legal research, case preparation, and organizational skills while working alongside a collaborative team. If you thrive on managing multiple priorities and enjoy supporting legal operations, we encourage you to apply.

What's in it for you:

• Temporary opportunity with an established organization
• Competitive salary of $83,000 annually
• Monday through Friday schedule, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Professional office environment
• Opportunity to work closely with legal professionals and leadership
• Gain valuable experience supporting legal matters, public meetings, and special projects

What your day will look like:

• Conduct legal research and gather information relevant to cases and projects
• Draft, review, organize, and maintain legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with case preparation and court-related documentation
• Manage legal files, records, and document management systems
• Coordinate schedules, deadlines, and legal calendars
• Attend public meetings as needed and assist with meeting preparation
• Support attorneys and legal staff with administrative and project-related tasks
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with legal procedures and documentation requirements

What we are looking for:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field
• Paralegal Certification required
• Minimum of three (3) years of Paralegal experience
• Knowledge of legal research methods, court procedures, and legal documentation
• Proficiency with legal research tools, document management systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Additional Information:

• Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Office setting with occasional attendance at public meetings, including evening meetings
• Extended hours may be required for preparation of cases, meetings, or special projects
• Selected candidate may begin employment pending completion of a background check

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.