Description

　　Robert Half is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with Litigation exp for a prominent Oakland County law firm.

　　Overview

　　A litigation legal assistant provides crucial support to attorneys in managing the complexities of lawsuits and legal proceedings. They wear many hats, from meticulous legal research and document preparation to efficient case organization and client communication. As a litigation legal assistant, you'll be an integral part of the legal team, ensuring smooth case progression and contributing to successful outcomes.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Legal Research and Writing:

　　Conduct legal research using online databases and legal resources to find relevant case law, statutes, and regulations.

　　Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.

　　Prepare witness summaries and chronologies of events.

　　Case Management and Organization:

　　Maintain and organize case files, including legal documents, evidence, and correspondence.

　　Calendar court deadlines, depositions, and meetings.

　　Track case progress and update attorneys on case status.

　　Prepare trial exhibits and presentations.

　　Client Communication:

　　Communicate with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide updates on their cases.

　　Schedule client meetings and prepare attorneys for client consultations.

　　Other Tasks:

　　Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and clarity.

　　Manage attorney calendars and schedules.

　　Schedule travel and accommodations for attorneys and witnesses.

　　Perform other administrative tasks as needed

　　Requirements - Commercial Litigation experience

　　Electronic File experience required

　　Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

　　Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

　　Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

　　2+ years of relevant experience

　　Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

　　Conducting routine discovery

　　Do you want to become part of a dynamic, growing firm? This position could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. This position is for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment. If that's you, we want to hear from you!

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　　Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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　　All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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