Paralegal I

Job overview

The Paralegal I role is onsite in Pontiac, MI, with annual pay of $55,000–$96,000. The position supports the City of Pontiac Law Director and the city’s legal department in court proceedings and legal transactions. The paralegal conducts legal research, prepares and manages documents and case files, and assists with case preparation under the Law Director’s direction. This support helps the legal department handle matters accurately, confidentially, and efficiently.

What you'll do

• Research statutes, judicial decisions, legal codes, and articles
• analyze legal issues and summarize findings
• draft, review, and edit briefs, pleadings, motions, contracts, and correspondence
• collect and analyze facts
• assist with depositions, interviews, discovery, investigations, and trial preparation
• organize and archive legal documents
• maintain accurate confidential case files
• schedule, correspond with clients, and maintain files.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paralegal i

pontiac mi

city of pontiac

$55k–$96k/year

legal research

document drafting

case preparation

discovery

trial preparation

confidential records

paralegal certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, at least three years of experience, and paralegal certification. Occasional evening public meetings and extended hours may be required.

About the employer

City of Pontiac is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.