Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Competitive Salary – Farmington Hills, MI

The Role

Wood, Kull, Herschfus, Obee & Kull, P.C. is hiring a Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a busy civil litigation practice with a strong mix of business disputes, real estate/landlord-tenant matters, employment-related issues, and probate.

This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, tech-comfortable, and personable—the kind of person who keeps case files and deadlines under control and communicates well with clients. No experience is required; we will train the right person.

What You’ll Do (training provided)

Keep cases organized: maintain digital and physical files, document naming conventions, and easy-to-follow case systems

Own the calendar: track deadlines, hearings, depositions, and tasks; follow up to keep matters moving

Draft and prepare documents: letters, pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, and discovery materials (with attorney direction)

E-file and manage service: prepare filings, e-file in Michigan courts, and track service requirements

Discovery support: collect and organize documents, Bates label, maintain discovery/pleading indexes, and track requests and responses

Client communication: answer calls/emails professionally, keep clients updated on next steps, and make sure messages are returned promptly

Hearing/trial prep support: organize exhibits, witness materials, hearing binders, timelines, and supporting documents

The Firm

Woodkull is a Farmington Hills-based firm known for being responsive, practical, and professional. We take deadlines seriously, we communicate clearly, and we treat clients well. We want someone who brings a steady, positive attitude, works well on a team, and takes pride in doing things the right way.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves

Organization and follow-through: you can juggle multiple matters without dropping deadlines

Strong computer skills: Outlook, Word, PDFs/Adobe, scanning, saving, and clean document organization

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Client-ready communication: polite, calm, professional, and comfortable speaking with clients directly

Good habits that keep clients informed: timely call-backs, clear written updates, and flagging issues for attorneys

Experience

No experience required — we will train the right person.
Office/admin/customer-service experience is a plus, but not required.

Education

Paralegal certificate/degree helpful, but not required.

Benefits

Competitive salary (based on skills and fit)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Partial work-from-home option (after training, role-dependent)

Additional benefits discussed during the interview process

How to Apply

Do not call.  Apply by email to ndadmin@woodkull.com.