Temporary Part-Time Paralegal/Admin Assistant *Possible Future Permanent and/or Full Time

Law Firm Description: Plaintiffs’ civil rights litigation law firm near downtown Detroit. 3 attorneys; small administrative staff. Specializes in police misconduct, wrongful conviction, governmental and corporate misconduct, as well as some other tort claims and pro bono work.

Job Description:

• 20-30 hours per week, in office (number of days and number of hours to be negotiated upon hiring);
• Review, summarize/index, organize, and assist attorneys in identifying substantive follow up needed for (often voluminous) discovery documents;
• Help keep hard files organized; Create binders for attorneys;
• Create pdfs; Bates stamp, catalogue and organize documents on network;
• Assist with preparation of exhibits for depositions and court filings (extract excerpts of relevant documents, highlight quoted language, label with exhibit numbers, draft table of exhibits);
• Draft and send record requests (FOIA, medical, employment, subpoenas, etc.), calendar response deadlines for follow up, and review, summarize, and organize documents produced;
• Share or receive records via cloud sharing platforms;
• Monitor deadlines and help attorneys stay on track to meet them; and
• Assist with basic administrative needs

Candidate Qualifications:

• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat is required – additional technical skills for trouble-shooting computer, printer, and/or website (WordPress) are helpful but not required;
• Excellent organizational skills are essential;
• Stellar communication and effective writing skills are ideal;
• Familiarity with federal and Michigan rules of civil procedure are helpful;
• Reliability and strong work ethic are important, including occasional willingness to work outside regular business hours;
• Paralegal Certificate or BA preferred, but candidates with comparable education or experience are also encouraged to apply;
• Cooperation with co-workers is vital, including pitching in on urgent tasks;
• Commitment to social justice, with understanding of interplay between our cases and larger issues; and
• Persistence and tenacity encouraged.

Much of our work seeks to provide relief to marginalized communities who are disproportionately harmed by police, government, and corporate misconduct – including people of color, those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ people. We strongly encourage applications from members of these and other marginalized communities.

Hourly pay rate is commensurate with experience. Discretionary bonuses may be available; paid sick time is available immediately. Free onsite parking. (Additional benefits available if position becomes full-time and permanent).

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to dbommarito@goodmanhurwitz.com

Paid sick time

Paralegal Certificate or BA preferred, but candidates with comparable education or experience are also encouraged to apply.