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Location: Southfield, MI

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

Buckfire Law Firm is a prestigious, AV-Rated personal injury law firm located in Southfield, MI. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal representation and achieving outstanding results for our clients. Our team is dedicated to justice, professional excellence, and fostering a supportive work environment.

Position Overview: Buckfire Law Firm is dedicated to quality legal representation, a teamwork environment, and unrivaled client service. This position is to assist and provide support to attorneys handling medical malpractice and nursing home cases.

*This position requires Michigan residency and regular access to the firm’s Southfield office and is not open to fully remote candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Type letters, pleadings, discovery, memos, and other documents as requested

•    File pleadings with the court by mail and e-filing

•    Notarize and witness documents and pleadings

•    Arrange for service of process on parties and witnesses

•    Track process server to ensure documents are timely served

•    Communicate with the court, other counsel, clients, and expert witnesses

•    Assist attorneys with all scheduling issues, including depositions and court hearings

•    Schedule hearings with courts and adjourn existing dates

•    Order, track, and download medical and other records for litigated matters

•    Prepare closed files for storage, including placing confidential documents in shred box

•    Request files back from storage upon request of staff or clients

•    Reserve court reporters and video reporters for depositions

•    Assist attorney with discovery requests and responses

•    Schedule Zoom meetings with clients, experts, and for depositions

•    Handle mail related matters

•    Check scanned mail daily and save to appropriate client file 

•    Organize and maintain files

•    Handle phone backups as scheduled and needed

•    Adhere to checklist items assigned 

•    Enter and update required information 

•    Assist in the ordering of medical records

•    Other duties / responsibilities as needed

Qualifications and Skills:

•    Experience working on medical malpractice and/or nursing home cases

•    Meticulous in calendaring statutes of limitations, depositions, scheduling order dates

•    Effective problem-solving abilities

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities

•    Strong typing and computer skills, including MS Word

•    Understanding of Neos Case Management and Dashboards

•    Serve as Notary public

•    Strong client service skills, including compassion and empathy

•    Ability to both follow instructions and think independently

•    Personable on phone interaction with clients, attorneys, and experts

•    Proficient on computer, internet, required software, and e-mail

•    Ability to develop trust in clients and team members

•    Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented work environment

•    Professional demeanor and appearance

•    Strong personal focus on meeting or exceeding individual, department, and Firm goals

•    Willingness to learn and become proficient in new software and technologies

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts our clients’ lives.
• Access to advanced technology and streamlined case management processes.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Benefits for Support Staff:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references. For more information about our firm and our team, please visit buckfirelaw.com.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts

Please do not contact the firm directly. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.

Job Type: Full-time