Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

The Michigan office of Kaufman Dolowich is a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas. We are actively seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with 5 years of experience to work directly with our attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and get involved in fact-finding projects.

Our office is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our growing team!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and meetings
• Utilizes existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases
• Drafts discovery demands and responses, including, but not limited to, Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Notices for Discovery and Inspection and Requests for Admissions
• Processes deposition transcripts
• Prepares trial and arbitration hearing binders
• Assists with drafting documents such as: Motion to Strike, Motion for Continuances, Proposed Orders, Requests for Judicial Notice, Evidentiary Objections, etc
• Assists with e-filing in State, Federal and Appellate Courts and checks the Court's local rules
• Prepares timelines and demonstrative exhibits
• Drafts routine legal correspondence
• Prepares first set of exhibits for motions, discovery responses, etc
• Reviews outgoing document production, including redacting and Bates stamping
• Creates Preservation of Evidence Letter and Document Request Letters
• Performs legal research through WestLaw
• Assisting with office administration tasks
• Reviews, summarize and analyze medical records to assist with defense of action
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations

Qualifications:

• Previous law firm experience (5+ years)
• Litigation experience
• Exceptional organization skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Team oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with limited guidance

Why Join Kaufman Dolowich?

• Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses
• Team-first culture with open communication and support
• Comprehensive benefits offerings
• Uncapped professional development opportunities
• Dynamic, team-oriented, on-site working environment with open communication and support

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate's experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.