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.