Overview Sun Communities, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its growing legal team in managing corporate governance, securities compliance, and transactional matters for a publicly-traded Real Estate Inves…
Legal · Detroit, MI
Paralegal jobs in Detroit, MI
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$19–$40/hr
Typical pay range
$57k
Median, full-time
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$71k - $96k
TITLE: Nurse / RN / ER and Med Surg Location: Kingman, KS Now is your chance to join a hospital where they are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community an…
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is actively hiring a Legal Assistant to join our Detroit (Southfield) office to support an active litigation team. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative…
A partner of The Mom Project in the automotive industry is seeking a contract Paralegal to help support their business needs. The main function of a paralegal is to assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investig…
$65.1k - $109.3k
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you…
$32 - $36 per hour
Job Type Full time Exempt/Non Exempt Hourly Location Details Hybrid Position Schedule / Shift Position is primarily remote and reports to an onsite office location approximately once every 4–6 weeks. Monday – Friday, 8am…
Overview Supports the procurement team by coordinating and facilitating collaboration across internal teams and external suppliers to effectively achieve procurement initiatives. Including supplier performance management…
$50k - $75k
Seeking a highly skilled administrative professional adept at professional office management through expertise in organization, scheduling, and seamless coordination of operations! About the Company EW Grobbel is a famil…
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client suppo…
$80k - $140k
Our client, a highly regarded healthcare-focused law firm with a national reputation and offices in the Detroit metro area, is expanding its team and seeking an attorney with 3-7 years of experience in administrative law…
About the Opportunity: A respected firm with a collaborative, balanced culture is seeking an experienced Healthcare Attorney . This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work on meaningful healthcare matters…
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What paralegals earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$25 | $39k–$51k |
| Mid level | $24–$31 | $49k–$65k |
| Senior | $29–$40 | $61k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Detroit market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Senior Paralegal
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Paralegal Manager
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