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Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability trial law firm of nearly 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. This year, the firm surpassed its 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.
Overview:
Are you an organized and detail-oriented paralegal? We are actively seeking a trial-ready litigation paralegal to join our team in our Troy, Michigan location. You will be a key player on our team, providing the essential support needed to ensure our legal processes run smoothly.
Our paralegals are integral to our case teams, appreciated for their ideas and contributions. We offer a casual, fun, and collaborative office environment with excellent opportunities for mentorship. You will enjoy the challenge of being case responsible for various complex defense litigation matters. We offer you cross-functional opportunities in an office culture that is highly successful in retaining valued team members. This position is hybrid, allowing for a balance of work-from-home and in-office workdays.
Responsibilities
- Draft legal documents, including discovery requests and responses
- Compile, analyze and summarize case materials and data
- Perform legal research
- Manage large volume case files to ensure information is organized according to firm standards
- Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs
- Perform factual investigation
- Assist in all phases of case preparation including discovery and trial
- Prepare for and attend nationwide trials
- Produce and manage document productions
- Account for daily time and detail of work on each case through an online time tracking system
Requirements
- Advanced research and writing skills
- Superior client service skills
- Proven success in meeting Attorney expectations as part of the case team
- Proven organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Deliver high quality work product and take ownership, responsibility, and accountability
- Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial
Education and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years’ litigation law firm experience (defense experience preferred)
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you would expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, bonus programs and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun.
Apply with your resume, cover letter referencing this position, and your salary requirements. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you directly.
Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com.
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