Paralegal

About Stillman Law Office

Stillman Law Office is a multi-state creditors' rights law firm headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and client service.

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with 8 or more years of paralegal or legal assistant experience at a law firm to support our attorneys in creditors' rights and collections litigation, from filing through judgment and post-judgment remedies.

Legal Assistant or Paralegal?

We are hiring for both roles. Placement is based on years of paralegal or legal assistant experience at a law firm. Candidates with fewer than 8 years of law firm experience are considered for our Legal Assistant position.

Position Summary

The Paralegal manages litigation matters under attorney supervision in a high-volume creditors' rights practice, preparing pleadings and judgment documents, managing dockets and deadlines, and handling post-judgment remedies.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, motions, affidavits, discovery, and default and judgment documents for attorney review.
• E-file documents and manage court dockets, calendars, and deadlines.
• Prepare and process post-judgment remedies, including garnishments, executions, liens, and satisfactions.
• Maintain accurate case records in case management and collection management systems.
• Communicate with courts, clients, opposing parties, and vendors within the scope of paralegal duties.
• Provide research support and prepare case summaries for attorneys.
• Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with court rules and Firm standards.

Qualifications

Required

• 8 or more years of paralegal or legal assistant experience at a law firm.
• Civil litigation experience, including court filings and deadline management.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred

• Creditors' rights or collections litigation experience.
• Experience with judgments and post-judgment remedies.
• Paralegal certificate, or an associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal or legal studies.
• Knowledge of Michigan court rules and court e-filing.
• Familiarity with collection management platforms such as Cogent and legal case management systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional accuracy with high-volume legal documents.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and competing deadlines.
• Sound judgment about when to escalate to an attorney.
• Professional, courteous communication with colleagues, clients, and courts.

Compensation

$22.00 to $25.00 per hour, based on experience. This is a full-time, hourly (non-exempt), overtime-eligible position, onsite at our Farmington Hills, Michigan office.

Benefits

Stillman Law Office offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick time
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Background check
• Drug screening

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stillman Law Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your hourly compensation expectation?
• How many years of paralegal or legal assistant experience do you have at a law firm?
• This position requires a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours (for example, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Are you able to work this schedule?

Ability to Commute:

• Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (Required)

Work Location: In person