Paralegal 8-E10 - Corrections Division

This position provides support to division attorneys handling employment and tort litigation, including lawsuits covering a wide range of claims, including civil rights violations, torts, hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, under various state and federal statutes.  The position performs a full range of paralegal activities under the supervision of attorneys assigned to cases.   The position will exercise judgment in performing various legal and administrative tasks requiring the interpretation and application of legal concepts and DAG policies and procedures.  Tasks include but are not limited to, drafting and issuance of litigation hold notices, assistance with drafting and responding to discovery requests, managing document productions, E-discovery (collection, review and production of electronic data in litigation), organizing documents for witness prep and depositions, organizing trial exhibits and other pre-trial organizational assistance, interacting with the client in gathering information and documents, and administering expert contract approvals and renewals. 

Position Description

Education
Possession of an associate's degree in a paralegal or legal assistant program.
 
Experience
 
Paralegal 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Paralegal 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Paralegal 8.
 
 
Paralegal E10
 
Two years of experience equivalent to a Paralegal, including one year equivalent to a Paralegal 9.

Graduation from any paralegal or legal assistant program approved by the American Bar Association may be substituted for the education requirement.
 

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/Paralegal.pdf

You must upload a copy of your cover letter, resume and official transcripts to be considered for this position.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.