What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at RG?
About Us
rg is a Kalamazoo, MI limited liability corporation that provides business management services to its affiliated companies.
Job Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced paralegal with civil litigation and personal injury related cases to assist our legal counsel in multiple active and future lawsuits in state and federal court.
Responsibilities
Legal research and initial case assessments
Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organise case files, manage logistics etc)
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
Help with voir dire, jury selection and witnesses preparation
Qualifications
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
Highly organised with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
Extensive computer and database expertise
Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification
Strong Technology Abilities and History of using Web Applications to research and organize
Ability and desire to think outside of the box, and utilize all available actions under the court rules and michigan law.
Experience
3 years experience as a paralegal in state and federal courts in Michigan
Significant civil litigation and personal injury related cases.
History of drafting and supporting cases that win
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Personal Injury: 2 years (Required)
- Drafting Briefs: 2 years (Preferred)
- Legal Research: 2 years (Preferred)
- Discovery: 2 years (Preferred)
- Civil Litigation: 2 years (Required)
- Michigan Court Rules: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $25 - $-1