Paralegal I

Duties:

- Draft letters, legal documents (pleading and motions), and other correspondence using concise and appropriate grammar, legal terminology, punctuation, and spelling.

- Assist with files and maintenance of RCOC legal database.

- Track litigation files and dockets, both hard-copy and electronic files.

- Assist in calendaring litigation dates, scheduling depositions, meetings, and other matters.

- Track litigation activity and manage case flow, while assisting in-house counsel with depositions, discovery requests, etc., including e-filing and other filing methods.

- Research law sources by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, etc.

- Compile support information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases.

- Prepare legal documents for attorney's approval and use; and maintain document management system.

- Arrange for notices for hearings or meetings.

- Compose legal abstracts by summarizing deposition, arbitration, hearing, trial, and other transcripts.

- Maintain confidentiality regarding agency and departmental activities.

- Must establish and maintain relationships with outside counsel, including the processing of invoices for outside counsel services.

- Provide assistance in other matters as assigned.

- Requires a daily schedule that supports RCOC hours of operation.

- Regular and predictable onsite job attendance is an essential function of this position.

- Must perform duties in a professional and courteous manner to promote a positive image of the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Special Experience/Education

- Three years minimum of direct paralegal experience and specialized training or an Associate’s Degree.

- Ability to utilize job specific personal computer programs and other information processing systems, such as Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, various Microsoft Office products.

- Must have an understanding of the Road Commission’s organizational structure, policies, and procedures.

- Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, should be considered.

- Must possess and maintain a Valid Michigan Driver’s License.

Disclaimer

- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a Valid Driver's License.

- Attractive benefits package.

- EOE/ADA/Drug Free Workplace.