Litigation Paralegal - Detroit

Responsibilities

• Manage the full discovery process, including drafting, reviewing, and responding to discovery requests, coordinating document productions, and maintaining privilege logs.
• Provide comprehensive litigation support including legal research, deposition preparation, trial preparation, and post-trial filings.
• Oversee matter and case management, including organizing case files, maintaining litigation calendars, and tracking deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to ensure timely and accurate handling of litigation matters.
• Maintain and organize litigation records, filings, and correspondence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with demonstrated expertise in full-cycle discovery and case management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools; experience with litigation support software and document management systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a large law firm or in-house legal department supporting litigation and corporate legal matters.
• Familiarity with labor & employment (L&E) litigation and board governance processes a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in managing litigation databases, e-discovery platforms, and case tracking systems.

About Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.