Paralegal Apprentice

Overview

This apprenticeship opportunity is designed for individuals currently pursuing an associate degree from a community college or trade school. Candidates pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher are not eligible for this role. The position is available in Michigan, Maryland, Georgia, Texas, Florida, and California.

The program lasts 12 to 24 months, combining on-the-job training with career guidance and mentorship. Participants will receive tuition assistance and hands-on experience in customer service and claims processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to Client Legal Services attorneys
• Prepare pleadings and motions under general attorney supervision
• Facilitate the discovery process, including obtaining records, reviewing documents, interviewing clients, and preparing trial materials
• Summarize and analyze legal research
• Identify and summarize relevant legal issues, updating attorneys as appropriate
• Communicate case status with Claim Business Partners and Plaintiff Attorneys
• Review new and proposed legislation to determine applicability
• Review new file assignments and draft initial pleadings and discovery documents
• Prepare briefs to assist clients in small claims court
• Draft responses to discovery demands and assist clients with discovery-related questions
• Review and serve responses to discovery demands
• Assist attorneys in preparing materials for trial, arbitration, or mediation

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an associate degree from a community college or trade school
• Willingness to participate in a 12–24-month apprenticeship program
• Ability to communicate effectively with legal and business partners
• Strong organizational and research skills

Additional Information

• Employment-based visa sponsorship is generally not provided for this position
• The employer adheres to equal employment opportunity policies and prohibits discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation

Location

Positions are available in Michigan, Maryland, Georgia, Texas, Florida, and California.