Overview
Paralegal I Jobs in Detroit, MI at Detroit Land Bank Authority
Title: Paralegal I
Company: Detroit Land Bank Authority
Location: Detroit, MI
Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY
The Paralegal I is responsible for performing a variety of activities, including preparing legal documents, legal filings, and data review and management. This position is responsible for communication with defendants and residents about real property issues involving structural blight and general support work to the legal team’s attorneys and lead paralegal.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Manage caseload of properties as directed by managing attorneys and managing paralegal
Communicate with defendants regarding litigation and abatement contracts
Draft and file various litigation documents and agreements with Third Judicial Circuit Court via M-file
Draft and electronically record relevant title documents with Wayne County Register of Deeds
Complete assignments as directed by the legal department managing staff
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Experience, Skills And Abilities)
High school diploma required. College degree preferred
One-year paralegal experience or one or more years of real estate related experience (mortgages, title examination, landlord-tenant law, real estate closings, probate, bankruptcy, etc.)
Thorough knowledge of legal principles and practices, legal research techniques, and real property terminology
Strong ability to manage high volumes of cases, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Skilled at working among multiple teams and managing priorities
Proficient in MS Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook). Experience with Salesforce, preferred.
Must be a mission-driven individual with high personal integrity and a strong sense of public service to the residents of the City of Detroit
Detroit residency, preferred
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Associates degree in paralegal studies, Paralegal certification from an American Bar Association approved certificate program or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in prior employment
Knowledge of title documents, chains of title, mortgages, tax foreclosure, and real property related subjects and databases, including register of deeds, TLO, LexisNexis, Probate Court records, etc.
