Job Type:
Full time
Exempt/Non Exempt:
Hourly
Job Description:
Location Details:
Hybrid – Troy, MI
Position is primarily remote and reports onsite approximately once every 6 weeks.
Position Schedule / Shift:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Position Summary:
Under direction and guidance of the organization’s attorneys, performs a variety of intermediate to complex law-related tasks in support of legal matters. Conducts legal research, investigate issues and drafts/prepare legal documents to support attorneys and contract administrators. Supports all aspects of document discovery, including e-discovery, document management, the litigation hold process, and document production. Assists counsel with the coordination of responses to subpoenas, demand letters, legal correspondence, and discovery demands, etc. Manages daily activities of litigation support vendors and outside counsel. Calendars dates and monitors litigation activity and deadlines. Coordinates the scheduling of witness interviews, deposition preparation, and depositions.
Maintains comprehensive litigation and pre-litigation case files and trackers and prepares monthly/quarterly status reports. Supports and provides direction in the internal investigation of compliance issues. Manages various compliance filings with regulatory agencies. Identifies risk, utilizes analytics and best practices to minimize exposure to the company.
Collaborates with OGC support staff to design and deliver workflow in a shared services environment with a seamless customer support experience. Provides backup coverage for OGC support staff on an as needed basis. Supports Legal Tracker, service of process and CT Assurance administration on an as needed basis. Designs and implements practical processes for the OGC Team to identify, evaluate and implement process efficiency improvements. Inputs and reviews data in spreadsheets, databases, or other departmental systems in order to update content and generate various reports. Generates and manages legal templates, prepares correspondence, assists in the creation of presentations. Interacts directly with business line customers to address support needs. Handle special assignments when assigned.
Intermediate level position in which incumbent demonstrated in-depth research and analytical skills, as well as an understanding of case management techniques. Develops strong understand of the department’s key focuses and corporate disciplines. Analyzes issues and existing solutions to create innovative approaches to solve issues. Escalates more complex items to senior staff. Assists lower-level staff when necessary.
Qualifications:
Required
Education:
· Associates degree as a paralegal and three years of experience in a position performing paralegal functions
OR
· Completion of an ABA approved Paralegal training program and three years of experience in a position performing paralegal functions
OR
· Five years of experience in a position performing paralegal functions
AND
· Ability to obtain and maintain ABA approved Paralegal certification, or equivalent within timeline designated by management
Experience:
· Operating as a Paralegal or in a position performing paralegal functions
· Researching and analyzing legal matters, case law and regulations
· Preparing written legal documents, memoranda, pleadings and correspondence
· Operating Microsoft suites and legal case management systems
Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of:
· Principles, methods and resources involved in conducting legal research
· Civil litigation procedure
· Federal and state judicial systems
Ability to:
· Evaluate situations, facts and issues and draw accurate conclusions
· Organize, plan and prioritize work
· Research legal files and compile data
· Competently operate a windows based PC and relevant software
· Communicate effectively with others…