Litigation Paralegal

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Rachel S. Croke & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance companies, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Detroit Claim Litigation office in Southfield, MI. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day as a Paralegal involves supporting attorneys with drafting, serving, and responding to discovery, as well as trial preparation. The office allows for collaborative environments with experienced peer mentors. There are no billable hours in this opportunity. This role provides diversity of work and the opportunity for career development. This role will interact with clients, experts, and witnesses throughout the litigation process. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.
Location: 20750 Civic Center Drive Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48076-4132

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Supporting 2-3 Attorneys
• Discovery related tasks
• Medical record summaries/chronologies
• Case evaluation/facilitation summaries
• Motion Writing
• Legal Research
• Trial Preparation

Previous Experience required

• 3-5 years of No Fault and civil litigation experience, preferably Insurance Defense or Personal Injury Experience
• Background of managing a high-volume litigation docket, including, drafting written discovery for 1st and 3rd party litigation
• Background in drafting discovery responses, trial preparation and motion writing
• Writing and preparing evaluation/facilitation summaries
• Experience reviewing medical records and preparing medical chronologies/summaries
• Familiarity with Court Rules and Procedures

Key Skills required

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, prioritize workload, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effective
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail

Technology/software experience required

• Strong software/technical skills
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system
• Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system

Education requirements including licensing and certifications

• Prior litigation or paralegal experience, paralegal degree/certificate/certification, medical training, or relevant coursework or legal studies degree is required

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.

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