Job Description

Job Description

Secrest Wardle’s Troy office is searching for a full-time defense litigation paralegal with 7+ years experience including trial experience. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Great Benefits!

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments.
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices.
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests.
• Trial preparation i.e. voir dire, jury selection and witnesses’ preparation.
• Provide assistance with case settlements.

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a Litigation Paralegal
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Strong computer and database expertise
• Paralegal degree/certification required