Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Huron Law Group PLLC is seeking a Remote Paralegal to oversee the life cycle of Full-Service lawsuits. The role involves reviewing and drafting legal documents, coordinating communications, and managing case-related activities to ensure efficient litigation processes.
Responsibilities
- Critically review legal documents, including Summons & Complaints, Appearance forms, Discovery, and Settlement Agreements
- Prepare legal documents in accordance with company, local, and state guidelines
- File documents, adhering to court-specific rules using efiling, email, or mailing methods
- Update CRM software with all relevant case information
- Coordinate calendars for hearings
- Coordinate offer settlements
- Maintain all case updates, communications, and oversight
- Communicate in a professional and pleasant manner to maintain positive relationships across all partnerships
- Assist with settlement approvals and ensure all communications are sent to the appropriate parties
- Coordinate preparations for hearings or other court appearances between the Huron Law Group Network attorney and an Appearance Attorney
- Timely and effective follow-through on all matters regarding assigned cases
Skills
- Paralegal certification, similar legal services degree, OR 1-2 years of paralegal experience
- Proactive in finding solutions while also using discernment when a supervisor needs looped-in
- Pattern of meeting or exceeding minimum productivity requirements
- Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents
- Demonstrates ownership of work and maintains excellent quality standards
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in written format at a high level
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Above average skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook and general knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Excel
- Experience Efiling in multiple jurisdictions
- Familiarity with navigating court websites and court records searches
- Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving practices
- Familiarity with reading court documents and drafting documents for court submissions
- Work with a high volume of documents daily and maintain digital organization
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team and multi-task on time-sensitive projects
- Familiarity with case management software and navigating multiple screens
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to attorneys, courts, and other employees of the organization
Benefits
- Pension/401k Package
- Fully Remote
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Long Term and Short Team Disability
- Life Insurance
- MORE!
Company Overview
Huron Law Group is a national law firm focused on providing cost-effective legal representation to the consumer. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.huronlawgroup.com.