Miller Canfield is an international law firm with more than 200 attorneys in more than 20 offices and affiliated locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East. We are a full-service law firm, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, earning client trust the same way it has since 1852 - with hard work, responsiveness and world-class legal service. U.S. News & World Report has named Miller Canfield one of the best law firms to work for in 2024. Our mission is to engage the best people to deliver the best possible results for our clients.
We are seeking an entry level Litigation Paralegal in our Troy, MI office to join its team. The primary responsibility of this position is to support the attorneys and legal professionals in trials, depositions, evidentiary hearings and discovery using litigation support tools and processes in delivering client services.
Duties:
- Support attorneys, legal personnel and project managers in all facets of litigation, including trials and appeals through the use of litigation support tools and processes throughout the discovery process and trial
- Intake and analyze client data to determine is usability and relevance
- Maintain all databases, setup and configure user accounts
- Maintain document and transcript databases in selected software applications
- Load and verify data
- Facilitate data exchanges with clients and vendors through portable media, file transfer sites, etc.
- Consult with attorneys and clients to map and evaluate client data systems
- Assist with the development and evaluation of litigation hold and document collection procedures
- Facilitate communications between attorneys and technical vendors
- Monitor vendors’ work and provide attorneys with regular status reports
- Draft correspondences, Discovery, Discovery responses, summaries of productions, witness interviews
- Provide various document review, case management, and trial presentation products support
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum of a four-year degree in Political Science or related field
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office applications
- General knowledge of electronic discovery processes and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the willingness and ability to meet with and present to clients and the ability to reduce complicated technological concepts to layman’s terms
- Ability to work effectively with others under short deadlines in high pressure situations.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment within broad parameters as determined by the attorney’s management the matters.
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
At Miller Canfield, we offer you the opportunity to simultaneously live your life and advance your career—really advance your career—in ways that matter most to you. We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid time off, excellent family leave (for moms and dads alike), flexible assignments, career advancement, annual performance reviews, and community involvement opportunities. Our benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance options, including health savings accounts, long- and short-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
For consideration, please submit cover letter with salary requirements.
