Courthouse Document Retrieval Support Specialist

Mount Clemens , MI

Position Type
Full time

Requisition ID
30205

Level of Education
2 Year Degree or equivalent

Years of Experience
1 to 2 Years

About Exela
Exela is a business process automation (BPA) leader, leveraging a global footprint and proprietary technology to provide digital transformation solutions enhancing quality, productivity, and end-user experience. With decades of expertise operating mission-critical processes, Exela serves a growing roster of more than 4,000 customers throughout 50 countries, including over 60% of the Fortune® 100. With foundational technologies spanning information management, workflow automation, and integrated communications, Exela's software and services include multi-industry department solution suites addressing finance & accounting, human capital management, and legal management, as well as industry-specific solutions for banking, healthcare, insurance, and public sectors. - Through cloud-enabled platforms, built on a configurable stack of automation modules, and 17,500 employees operating in 23 countries, Exela rapidly deploys integrated technology and operations as an end-to-end digital journey partner.

Health & Wellness
We offer comprehensive health and wellness plans, including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees and family members; paid time off; and commuter benefits. In addition, supplemental income protection including short term insurance coverage is available. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist eligible employees in saving for their retirement. Participants are provided access to financial wellness resources and retirement planning services.

Military Hiring:
Exela seeks job applicants from all walks of life and backgrounds including, but not limited to, those who are transitioning military members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, military spouses and their family members. Individuals will be considered no matter their military rank or specialty.

Job DescriptionJob Summary
We are seeking a Legal Document Specialist to join our team in a fully remote capacity, with daily travel to local county courthouses in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties (MI). The ideal candidate must have a reliable vehicle capable of handling all weather conditions, a clean driving record, and strong technical skills in scanning and editing legal documents using PDF software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat). This position involves identifying, retrieving, and processing civil complaints from the courts in a time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment.
The successful candidate will have experience in legal research, paralegal work, legal publishing, or media and must be comfortable managing a high volume of court filings, logging data into shared spreadsheets, and building relationships with court personnel.

Key Responsibilities
Court Document Retrieval & Processing

• Travel daily to assigned courthouses in Oakland, Wayne, and/or Macomb Counties to obtain civil complaints.
• Monitor new filings to identify key cases of interest.
• Locate and review court documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Scan, edit, and format legal documents using Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF tools.
• Upload and log electronic copies of court filings in a shared database.

Tracking & Data Management

• Maintain an organized log of retrieved documents using shared spreadsheets (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel).
• Track and document daily case filings, ensuring all records are up to date.
• Assist in the same-day identification, retrieval, and electronic submission of civil complaints.
• Follow departmental processes to meet tight deadlines.

The pay range for this position starts at $20/hrs to $25/hrs ; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonus opportunities may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered

Qualifications & Skills
Required

Prior experience in legal research, legal publishing, paralegal work, legal media, or print industries.
Strong ability to navigate local county court systems and understand court filing processes.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and other PDF editing software for document formatting.
Experience using shared spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel) to track and manage case data.
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple case filings under tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail in reviewing and processing legal documents.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting.

Preferred

Familiarity with civil litigation and legal terminology.
Experience handling court filings and records retrieval.
Knowledge of legal research tools and case tracking methods.
Reliable vehicle capable of handling all weather conditions.
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
Up-to-date vehicle insurance

EEO Statement:Exela is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equality opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Exela recruiters or representatives will only contact you from emails ending with @exelaonline.com, @exelatech.com, @lexicode.com, @rustconsulting.com or @ersgroup.com. We would never ask you for payment or ask you to deposit a check into your personal bank account during the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $23