Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: East Lansing, Michigan

Salary: Based upon qualifications (estimated range: $42,000 -$60,000)

About The Role

Ben Hall Law is a small but growing law firm seeking to add a dedicated and detail-oriented paralegal to the team. Our paralegals are integral to our practice and appreciated for their ideas and contributions. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting our team to deliver exceptional client results. We are willing to train the right person who is eager to learn, reliable, and takes pride n their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files; update legal case management database; identify deadlines and critical dates; notify relevant parties; prepare, maintain, and update logs and databases.
• Draft discovery requests; review documents and information provided by opposing parties; draft correspondence to opposing counsel outlining deficiencies.
• Draft various documents, including correspondence, pleadings, witness affidavits, and factual portions of memorandums in support of motions.
• Assist attorneys at meetings, depositions, trials, arbitrations, and hearings.
• Draft and track third party records requests, subpoenas, and FOIA requests
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and external parties to schedule meetings and hearings
• Work with experts including exchange of documents/reports and coordinating deadlines
• Communicate with client regarding case status and updates
• Prepare files for hearings, trials, and depositions, including organizing exhibits and witness materials
• Assist with trial logistics and provide courtroom support as needed
• Maintain appropriate systems for collecting and organizing case materials
• Review and analyze case materials, including correspondence, pleadings and other case documents and records
• Prepare summaries, chronologies, and indices
• Manage multiple projects and cases with competing deadlines while adapting to changing priorities to meet client and attorney needs
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 0-3 years’ experience working in a law firm.
• Skills:
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize assignments in a dynamic environment and adapt to shifting demands;
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  

Preferred Attributes

• Notary Public
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent education
  
  

Why Join Us?

• We offer a casual, fun, and collaborative office environment with excellent opportunities for mentorship
• Continuing legal education and training is provided to staff monthly
• Dress for your day dress code
  
  

Benefits

• 401k with up to 4% firm match
• Two weeks paid time off
• One week of sick time
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance will be offered in 2025
• Technology to actually do the job
  
  

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and three professional references. References will not be contacted unless selected to move forward after the initial interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates that do not submit the requested information will not be considered.

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