Job Description
Wilson Elser's Livonia, Michigan office currently seeks a Paralegal Clerk. Hybrid position, subject to change. 3 days in office/2 days work from home, after 30 days of employment.
THE FIRM Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1000 attorneys, across 44 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.
THE POSITION The Paralegal Clerk position is 50% secretarial work and 50% paralegal work.
Qualifications •Paralegal certificate is preferred •4+ years’ experience in an insurance defense law firm •Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written •Strong organizational skills and computer skills proficient in MS Office Suite and document management systems •Must be able to work independently and in a team-setting managing multiple assignments from 3-4 attorneys •Must be able to multitask, self-prioritize, adhere to deadlines and successfully manage a variety of demands daily •Must be familiar with State and Federal court procedures and rules •Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Responsibilities •Obtain authorizations for medical records •Draft discovery requests and responses; review, analyze and organize document production requests from opposing parties and co-defendants •Prepare exhibits, summarize medical records and deposition transcripts, and trial preparation •Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review •Assemble chronologies of key documents •Manage documents and organize case files •Prepare legal filings and E-file in district, circuit, federal and court of appeals •Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars •Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting •All other responsibilities of a secretary and paralegal
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? •Excellent Benefits including a 401k match •Generous PTO plan •Excellent growth and advancement opportunities •Corporate Discount Plans
INTERESTED? Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to Careers@wilsonelser.com and putting "Michigan Paralegal Clerk" in the subject line.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Company Description
Wilson Elser is a full-service law firm with nearly 800 attorneys, representing more than 50 service areas in 40 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, Wilson Elser ranks among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and is listed in the Top 50 by The National Law Journal. With a full-service office in London and a network of affiliate firms in France, Germany and Mexico, Wilson Elser routinely provides legal advice and representation throughout the world. While Wilson Elser's heritage and primary focus is insurance defense, it increasingly has expanded into the corporate and transactional realms in order to better serve its clients. Along these lines, the firm currently has a broad range of practice areas, members of which will often work on multidisciplinary and/or multijurisdictional teams in order to identify sound, comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.