Paralegal

Overview

This role involves assisting lawyers by researching legal precedents, investigating facts, and preparing legal documents to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses, or initiate legal actions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under attorney or paralegal supervision.
• Review legal journals and assist with legal research.
• Assist new lawyers in preparing documents for court submission.
• Collect information including employment, medical, and other records to support cases.
• Attend legal meetings such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions and take detailed notes.
• Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
• Prepare and process various legal documents including appeals, pretrial agreements, and motions.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or equivalent training.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Basic knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and the democratic political process.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.
• Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.
• Voluntary life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) for employees and dependents.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.

Eligibility for benefits depends on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and specific plan terms.

Location

• This is a fully remote contract position based out of Warren, MI.

Application Deadline

• Applications are accepted until July 22, 2026.