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Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan

Paralegal – Attorney General’s Office

Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900

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Paralegal – Attorney General’s Office

location: Lansing, MI. Salary: $24.41 – $35.31 hourly.

Job Overview This position provides support to division attorneys handling employment and tort litigation, covering a wide range of claims including civil rights violations, torts, hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, under various state and federal statutes. The role performs a full range of paralegal activities under the supervision of attorneys assigned to cases.

Responsibilities and Duties The position will exercise judgment in performing various legal and administrative tasks requiring the interpretation and application of legal concepts and DAG policies and procedures. Tasks include but are not limited to:

Drafting and issuing litigation hold notices.

Assisting with drafting and responding to discovery requests.

Managing document productions and e‑discovery (collection, review and production of electronic data in litigation).

Organizing documents for witness preparation and depositions.

Organizing trial exhibits and other pre‑trial organizational assistance.

Interacting with the client in gathering information and documents.

Administering expert contract approvals and renewals.

Minimum Qualifications Education

Possession of an associate's degree in a paralegal or legal assistant program.

Experience

Paralegal 8 – No specific type or amount is required.

Paralegal 9 – One year of experience equivalent to a Paralegal 8.

Paralegal E10 – Two years of experience equivalent to a Paralegal, including one year equivalent to a Paralegal 9.

Alternate Education and Experience

Graduation from any paralegal or legal assistant program approved by the American Bar Association may be substituted for the education requirement.

Application Instructions View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/Paralegal.pdf. You must upload a copy of your cover letter, resume and official transcripts to be considered for this position.

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5015459/paralegal-8-e10-corrections-division?department%5B0%5D=Attorney%20General&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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