Legal Staff Paralegal in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Job Description:
Insurance Defense Legal Assistant / Paralegal
The candidate will have some experience in Insurance Defense work or have prior experience working within a professional service setting, preferably a law firm. Should have 1 year of professional services experience. Prepare other legal documents as required. Should be expected to maintain files, assist with the filing of court documents, and is responsible for scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments. The Paralegal / Legal Assistant will be expected to maintain a file diary system, keep a current task list, and maintain specific case records and dates. Experience working within various e-filing systems is highly preferred. Should have 1 year of experience working within a professional services organization, preferably a law firm. Must be willing to work in the office as needed. Hybrid scheduling is available, after an initial period of employment, which is determined on a case-by-case basis. Experience or expertise in insurance defense is highly preferred. Must be flexible as required for deadlines, trial dates, and other extenuating circumstances. Should have the ability to work independently and within a team setting of attorneys and staff members to develop case strategies; strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills; adaptability and attention to detail; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with senior counsel, paralegals, clients, and firm staff verbally and in writing. Must possess 1 year of experience within a professional services organization, preferably a law firm. Recent Paralegal and Legal Studies graduates are encouraged to apply.

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