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Job Description Job Overview We are a busy Farmington Hills law firm with a focus on Auto No-Fault Personal Injury Protection Benefit collection and Workers' Compensation cases. We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing legal documents and assisting attorneys in their daily tasks. Duties Responsibilities include assisting the attorney with efiling, sorting efilings, scheduling, client communication, court communication, organizing/scanning files, general correspondence, drafting pleadings such as motions, discovery, and complaints based on previously created forms, and other duties as needed. Ideal Candidate Background The ideal candidate is an individual who has graduated from a paralegal training program and has more than 3 years of experience.

Job DescriptionAre you a patent prosecution paralegal interested in what the opportunities are available in the market with legal unemployment at all time lows? If so, we want to hear from you asap. We need candidates who have experience who have experience preparing and filing patent applications, correspondence, and other legal documentation, including office action response shells, assignment recordations, application data sheets, Information Disclosure Statements, inventor declarations, formalities responses, ePetitions; e-filing US and foreign patent applications; keeping attorneys abreast of deadlines; proofreading documents; legal research; and other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: • 3+ years of IP patent prosecution experience, including USPTO patent filing, • Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred, • A thorough understanding of state and federal court rules, calendaring, and filing / e-filing procedures, • Comprehensive knowledge of IP law and USPTO practices, • Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year Search managed by: Nicholas Romley Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job DescriptionAre you a patent prosecution paralegal interested in what the opportunities are available in the market with legal unemployment at all time lows? If so, we want to hear from you asap. We need candidates who have experience who have experience preparing and filing patent applications, correspondence, and other legal documentation, including office action response shells, assignment recordations, application data sheets, Information Disclosure Statements, inventor declarations, formalities responses, ePetitions; e-filing US and foreign patent applications; keeping attorneys abreast of deadlines; proofreading documents; legal research; and other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: • 3+ years of IP patent prosecution experience, including USPTO patent filing, • Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred, • A thorough understanding of state and federal court rules, calendaring, and filing / e-filing procedures, • Comprehensive knowledge of IP law and USPTO practices, • Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year Search managed by: Nicholas Romley Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job DescriptionLHH is actively recruiting for direct hire roles that we anticipate our clients reaching out to us for a variety of roles here in 2025. In particular, we anticipate that our clients will be reaching out to us asking for experienced Litigation Paralegals who have specific expertise in the eDiscovery space. Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience in the litigaiton space., • Bachelors Degree and or an ABA approved Paralegal Certificate Job Duties: • Supporting attorneys, paralegals, litigation managers and other litigation support professionals on a host of matters related to document processing etc., • Assisting with document review, searching for responsive documents in litigation platforms etc., • Commonly asked tasks related to litigation drafting including but not limited to sophisticated motion practice etc. Salary Range: Salary of $80,000 to $100,000 depending on a candidates experience and credentials. Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year Search managed by: Nicholas Romley Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job DescriptionHello Detroit Area Legal Professionals. The team at LHH is actively looking for Corporate Governance Paralegal candidates for opportunities that we anticipate our clients will ask us to initiate in the coming weeks and months. We anticipate that the salary range will be anywhere from $70,000 to $100,000 per year. A more specific range will be specific to each client. Qualifications: • Bachelors Degree and or an ABA approved Paralegal Certificate., • 3+ years as a Corporate Governance Paralegal either in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department., • Prior experience handling corporate meeting minutes, assisting with state and federal filings, supporting attorneys with entity filings, entity formations, reviewing necessary tax documentation etc., • Commercial experience including but not limited to, reviewing and redlining NDA's, SOW's, Standard Commercial Agreements, Vendor Agreements, etc. If you are interested in making a move and or just want to see what opportunities might be out there please reach out to us asap. Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year Search managed by: Nicholas Romley Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job DescriptionLHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Patent Prosecution Paralegal for a confidential client. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong background in patent law and a passion for supporting legal teams in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: • Assist attorneys with the preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications., • Conduct thorough patent searches and analyze patentability., • Draft and review legal documents, including patent applications, amendments, and responses to office actions., • Manage and maintain patent prosecution dockets to ensure all deadlines are met., • Coordinate with inventors, clients, and foreign associates to gather necessary information and documentation., • Conduct legal research and provide support for patent litigation as needed., • Maintain accurate and organized records of all patent-related documents and correspondence., • Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for clients and internal teams., • Stay updated on changes in patent laws and regulations to ensure compliance.Qualifications:, • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field., • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a patent prosecution paralegal., • Strong understanding of U.S. and international patent laws and procedures., • Proficiency in patent docketing systems and legal research tools., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.Benefits: Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance. Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year Search managed by: R. Caleb Doyle Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Description A busy solo practitioner focused on Domestic Relations / Family Law is seeking an experienced, reliable Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join the practice. This is a hands-on, client-facing role supporting cases involving divorce, custody, child support, and related matters. This position is best suited for someone who can work independently, stay highly organized in a fast-paced environment, and confidently manage both administrative and legal responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: • Communicate directly with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, • Prepare, review, and file legal documents (including e-filing), • Assist with case management from intake through resolution, • Enter, track, and analyze client financial and case-related data, • Maintain accurate client records using Clio or similar case management software, • 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, • MUST have Family Law / Domestic Relations experience (divorce, custody, support, etc.), • Experience with court filings (e-filing preferred), • Proficiency with Clio or similar legal case management software, • Strong communication skills and ability to interact directly with clients, • Experience working in a solo or small law firm environment, • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, • Work directly with an experienced attorney, • High level of responsibility and autonomy, • Stable, full-time, on-site role in a focused practice area, • On-site position (no remote work), • Fast-paced, detail-driven legal practice, • Must be comfortable wearing multiple hatsCompany DescriptionI am a solo practitioner specializing in domestic relations. Need someone who is kind and patient with clients but competent and skilled in litigation.I am a solo practitioner specializing in domestic relations. Need someone who is kind and patient with clients but competent and skilled in litigation.

Job DescriptionLHH Recruitment Solutions is anticipating a vareity of openings for direct hire Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegals in the Detroit Metropolitan area. In the event that you are looking to see what opportunities might be in the market we want to hear from you. Many of our clients offer very competitive salaries, full benefits packages and very reasonable annual billable hour requirements. Qualifications: • 3+ years of litigation experience preferred, • Proactive, flexible, with excellent organizational and communication skills, • Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, and legal case management software, • Managing litigation matters from start to finish, • Drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence and legal documents including notices, pleadings, discovery documents, subpoenas, exhibit lists, etc., • Handling discovery and document production, • Summarizing depositions, ordering medical records and summarizing medical records., • Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and case management, • Conducting legal research as assigned Pay Details: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour Search managed by: Nicholas Romley Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Description Multi-state Farmington Hills Law Firm is seeking a Special Handling Team Member to join our team. The chosen candidate will oversee and engage in processes which support our clients’ consumers, ensuring the firm is meeting all standards of the highly regulated financial services industry. The Special Handling team works to address inquiries brought forth by team members who interact directly with consumers. Their role is to review available information, then determine and initiate appropriate next steps, engaging clients for awareness or decisions, where needed. The ideal candidate will excel in the role by learning existing processes, meeting/exceeding client expectations and actively driving continuous improvement within and beyond the Special Handling team. This will require engaging team members throughout the firm and our client base, utilizing a strong voice balanced by equally strong active listening skills. Candidates should have the following attributes: · Well organized and very detail oriented. · Ability to multi-task, as well as the ability to work in a high volume and deadline driven environment. · Ability to work in a team environment and act as a team player, while adhering to regulatory and firm standards. · Strong written and oral communication skills. Degree and/or Experience: · Looking for someone with experience in administrative task handling and process development. · Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Outlook). · Associate (Preferred) · Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred) Powered by JazzHR 7IgLUAlYiu

Job DescriptionReceptionist Fluent in Spanish We are looking for a Receptionist to join our legal team who is proficient at administrative tasks, including maintaining the reception area, greeting guests, answering multi-line phone systems, and maintaining office equipment. Able to learn new software quickly and has expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities: Greet and welcome customers as soon as they arrive at the office in a professional manner Create intake for new customers Direct customers to the appropriate attorney/paralegal Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and materials (e.g., pens, coffee, cups, water, sugar, and others) Provide basic and accurate information in person and via phone/email Assist in receiving, sorting, and distributing daily mail/deliveries Update calendars and schedule clients Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing Requirements and skills Proven work experience as a Receptionist, front office representative, or similar role Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g., fax machines and printers) Professional attitude and appearance Solid written and verbal communication skills Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise Excellent organizational skills Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks Customer service attitude Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive starting salary based on experience and a benefits package, including top-tier health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, paid time off, free on-site parking, and professional development opportunities. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in our firm. To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter in English and Spanish, including salary requirements, to

Job Description LEGAL ASSISTANT Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys handling primarily real estate and business law transactional work and certain litigation matters, while ensuring that all administrative tasks are executed efficiently. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a very fast-paced environment. Duties • Support attorneys with drafting real estate and business legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence while maintaining high standards of proofreading and transcription accuracy, • Support litigation processes through document review, research, filing, and data organization to streamline workflow, including trial preparation assistance, • E-filing in state and federal courts, • Maintain meticulous case files, track deadlines, and manage calendaring for court dates and statutory requirements, • Assist with new business intake process (submit new matters for intake into case management system, perform conflict checks, and schedule consultations), • Communicate professionally and promptly to general client inquiries, which may be billable or non-billable, and meet client requests and expectations in a timely and consistent manner (e.g., document revisions, scanning records to PDF, applying naming conventions to file, etc.), • Update, organize, and maintain legal documents in the firm's case management system, • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding firm and client matters, • Process daily time entry Qualifications • Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law office, • Strong research skills with the ability to analyze legal documents, • Proficient in administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and document management, • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Aptitude for organizing work, managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments with minimum direction, • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe; experience with Clio is a plus. We encourage candidates who are passionate about the legal field and possess the necessary qualifications to apply for this exciting opportunity. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Job Description Legal Assistant wanted with 2 to 5 years of legal experience for a Plaintiff personal injury law firm located in Birmingham, MI. Candidate must be highly organized, self-motivated, detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks, maintain deadlines and be a team player in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Scheduling court hearings, depositions, arbitrations & facilitations, etc., • Drafting and reviewing of pleadings, • Submitting and managing of all e-filings, • Manage all incoming and out going discovery, • Contact with clients, courts and attorneys, • Previous experience as an assistant or other legal field, • Familiarity with civil pleadings, • Ability to prioritize and multitask, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Deadline and detail-orientedCompany DescriptionFounded by Daniel Padilla, the attorneys of the Padilla Law Group are first and foremost litigators and trial lawyers. Based in Birmingham, Michigan, their practice is focused on highly complex litigation matters in the areas of personal injury law, as well as commercial and business litigation, real estate tax appeals, and medical provider work. Respected by peers and recognized by industry organizations, the attorneys of the Padilla Law Group have received top honors in their field, including the AV®PreeminentTM Peer Review Ratings, and Super Lawyer designations. They have also been named Top Lawyers by dbusiness magazine and continue to lecture and publish on a variety legal topics and practice areas.Founded by Daniel Padilla, the attorneys of the Padilla Law Group are first and foremost litigators and trial lawyers. Based in Birmingham, Michigan, their practice is focused on highly complex litigation matters in the areas of personal injury law, as well as commercial and business litigation, real estate tax appeals, and medical provider work.\r\n\r\nRespected by peers and recognized by industry organizations, the attorneys of the Padilla Law Group have received top honors in their field, including the AV®PreeminentTM Peer Review Ratings, and Super Lawyer designations. They have also been named Top Lawyers by dbusiness magazine and continue to lecture and publish on a variety legal topics and practice areas.

Job DescriptionLegal AssistantEmployment Type: Full-Time, Entry LevelDepartment: Legal As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:The Contractor shall provide two legal assistants to perform the following job duties to support attorneys, investigators, and paralegals:Provide a variety of direct legal support assistance services to include:- Receive and review incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., charging instruments, motions, orders, pleadings, deposition notices, trial subpoenas and grand jury subpoenas. In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved.- Proofread and edit drafts of legal documents such as motions, orders, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings. Complete variable aspects of preparing recurring legal documents that conform to the rules governing their style and format.- Electronically file documents on behalf of and at the directive of the attorneys with the appropriate state or federal court, applying knowledge of local court rules and practices.- Provide assistance with trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks and witness and exhibit lists.- Prepare and track grand jury subpoenas and returns. Aid in processing and organizing legal data and other supportive material. Organize, process and copy documents in accordance with requirements. Assemble record materials for court filings.- Compose original letters that require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology, e.g., transmittal of pleadings, requests for extensions of time in certain cases, advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies, and notices to attorneys representing defendants. Provide a variety of ancillary office support functions requiring some subject-matter knowledge of the United States Attorneys programs and operations. Typical assignments may include the following:- Perform docketing duties such as opening, updating and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system. As necessary, searches database for required information.- Obligate funds for litigation expenses and monitors for continued necessity.- Review bills and invoices and submits to budget office for payment.- Maintain calendar of assigned active cases. Track filing, hearing, and trial dates, and scheduling conferences and interviews. Develop and maintain suspense system for ongoing cases and informs the attorneys of pending dates and deadlines. Maintain calendar(s) of the attorney(s), scheduling appointments, interviews, and conferences, and provides reminders of commitments and court appearances.- Assemble the physical files and electronic files for new cases by filing materials in chronological order, preparing and printing conflict of interest sheets for assigned attorneys, and numbering the initial case materials and discovery. Upon receipt, send additional discovery to outside parties as directed by the assigned attorney.- Prepare files for closing by putting the documents in chronological order, ensuring that the relevant documents are in the file, and prepare a closing sheet for the assigned attorney’s signature.- Receive visitors, answer telephone and refer callers to staff members or take messages as appropriate. Deliver to and retrieve papers from the federal courthouse. Furnish requested information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions and general procedures of the office. Determine which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter.- Attend meetings and trainings as may be required and appropriate.- Produce a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a wide range of office software applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Access, Adobe Acrobat Professional or other databases. For example, assignments may include integrating output from different software types, e.g., tables produced by database applications and charts and graphs produced by electronic spreadsheet applications, into word processing or desktop publishing text. Products include complicated tables, graphs and charts, which may be incorporated into legal documents or courtroom presentations. Ensures all documents contain the proper format, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar.- When appropriate, provide automated litigation assistance to attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom presentations, including transcribing dictation. Utilize various software applications and graphics hardware such as scanners and plotters. Prepare documents, charts, and visual materials used in trials. Provide technical support e.g., enlarging charts and photographs, duplicating tapes and videos, and marking exhibits.- Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:- At least one year of specialized litigation experience required, however over three years is preferred. - Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use, researching a variety of legal sources to obtain and/or verify information; maintaining file systems; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials. - Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. - Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. - Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Our commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: For more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Weber & Olcese, P.L.C. is looking for a qualified Legal Assistant to join our growing and dynamic team. This Legal Assistant position will support the firm's insurance defense practice group. Candidates should have circuit court, district court, and federal court efiling experience. A minimum of (2) years of professional experience working as a legal assistant in insurance defense litigation. About the Role As a Legal Assistant, you will support a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff in managing complex insurance defense matters. You will be responsible for preparing court filings, managing case calendars, assisting with trial preparation, and serving as an essential link between attorneys, clients, courts, and carriers. This role requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and prior experience in litigation support. Key Responsibilities • Prepare standard correspondences, such as cover letters, to accompany motions, pleadings, or discovery prepare by counsel, • Review incoming mail and screen for urgent matters, notices of depositions, appearances, or other pertinent dates and deadlines and prepares appropriate correspondences to court and/or client, • Maintains attorney calendar and keeps attorney apprised of upcoming events/tasks to ensure completion, • Schedules and prepares notices for all depositions with appropriate letters, pleadings, and witness fee checks, • Handles all electronic filings and other court filings Required: • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a legal assistant in insurance defense litigation., • Hands-on experience with circuit court, district court, and federal court e-filing., • High school diploma or equivalent., • Associate or bachelor's degree, or Paralegal Certificate., • Pay: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience., • 401(k) with employer match, • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, • 17 firm paid vacation days annually (full-time only), • Collaborative, team-oriented work environment;, • Mentorship and opportunities for growth as the practice continues to expand;, • Free Starbucks Coffee;, • Free bagels on Fridays;, • Casual dress days where jeans are encouraged.

Job DescriptionParalegal Admin SpecialistEmployment Type: Full-Time, Entry LevelDepartment: Legal Support CGS is seeking a Paralegal to process electronic legal instruments, assist with trial prep and hearings, and provide additional legal support for a large federal agency. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:· A Paralegal/Administrative Specialist performs, but is not limited to the following duties:· Provide Apprentice examination of legal instruments· Review legal instruments (completeness of information, proper execution)· Provides direct support to Litigation Support Unit, attorneys and paralegals regarding functional and administrative duties as needed· Determine correctness of action (per Government regulations, procedures, etc).· Research records (to ascertain conditions that might preclude action)· Assists with various tasks within the Litigation Support Unit on a daily basis to include the processing of data and evidence for cases and the completion of discovery productions· Assist with the preparation of trial and hearing presentations and demonstratives· Collects and compiles statistical data as necessary for various reports · Provide assistance within the Administrative Division on project-based work as well as coverage of administrative duties during employee vacations· Proficiency with numerous software and databases including, but not limited to, MICROSOFT SUITE. Qualifications:· Attention to detail and the ability to read and follow directions· Good oral and written communications skills· Two-year undergraduate degree or equivalent Our Commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.· Health, Dental, and Vision· Life Insurance· 401k· Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)· Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: For more information about CGS please visit: or contact: Phone: +1 (888) 680-5916Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description SGI Global is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support The US Attorney's Office, Western District of Michigan. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant II will perform a variety of support services in support of the investigation and prosecution of cases under the USAO's Affirmative Civil Enforcement program. Typical investigations involve: (1) monetary fraud against a multitude of federal programs or (2) civil violations of statutes such as the Controlled Substances Act and various environmental laws. There is a special emphasis on fraud matters involving federal health care programs including Medicare and Medicaid. The contractor will report to the Civil Division Chief of the USAO. Job Duties: • Develop an understanding of applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations, and guidance to the extent necessary to make sound decisions regarding the handling of data and records. Follow USAO policies and protocols for the management of case data and records., • Organize and maintain documents and evidence for efficient automated storage and retrieval, including through the use of computer-assisted litigation support systems., • Create and administer document review databases. Ensure the timely flow and availability of documents and electronic evidence collections, as well as the quality of database content., • Collect, process, cull, load, organize, index, log, track, produce, and present case data using various software programs., • Utilize software tools to extract file information, create images of files, and place file images and other file data into document review platforms., • Create reports to track electronic discovery processing and production., • Draft and review technical specifications for production requests and responses., • Review and analyze documents and information produced in investigations and discovery., • Monitor compliance with litigation hold requirements., • Use software programs, computer equipment, and audio/video equipment to assist AUSAs in presentations and trial., • Maintain expertise on available e-discovery and litigation support systems., • Work independently with representatives from law firms to resolve technical questions, address compatibility issues, and ensure timely and seamless document productions and reviews., • Undergraduate degree is preferred., • 2 years of experience using electronic document review platforms such as Eclipse and Relativity in the context of litigation., • 2 years of experience using document management and presentation platforms such as Concordance, Sanction and Trial Director in the context of litigation or trials., • Technical background with computers, scanners, and data storage devices and equipment., • Knowledge of current litigation technology tools and processes, such as document imaging, database management and design, optical character recognition, electronically stored information processing, and technology-assisted review;, • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team., • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, e.g.) and Apple software and devices. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionParalegalEmployment Type: Full-Time, Entry LevelDepartment: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:- Collects court ordered restitutions and fines of criminal and civil defendants.- Drafts legal documents, and files legal documents using the Electronic Court Filing system (ECF),- Prepares garnishments, liens, and other legal process documents for collection.- Sends demand letters, files liens, run credit reports, prepares and submits subpoenas.- Manages and tracks collection activity in an internal database.- Communicates with and coordinates collection activity with AUSAs in the Monetary Penalties Unit (MPU).- Completes fact research in public information databases and other research databases to gather information and identify assets.- Prepares legal documents using templates, such as motions, memoranda, subpoenas, correspondence, discovery documents and other similar documents and forms.- Prepares all recurring legal documents in conformance with rules governing their style and format.- Performs routine document center support functions, such as photocopying, delivering items, assembling notebooks, including pulling file copies of documents, tabbing binders, numbering, binding, labeling, re[1]filing documents and shelving, packing boxes and preparing them for shipment, bate stamping, retrieving case materials, completing log sheet, answer phones, logging messages, and faxing information.- Provides trial preparation assistance to AUSAs by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, drafting witness, and exhibit lists.- Opening new case files, closing case files, organizing case files, and record material for disposition or storage.- Maintains calendar of active cases and assigned AUSAs by scheduling appointments, interviews, conferences, providing reminders of commitments and court appearances.- Assist AUSAs in producing discovery to defense council.- Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.- Sorts incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail including packaging boxes for shipment.- Filing pleadings using the Electronic Court Filing system (ECF).- Produces a variety of written documents using templates ad materials utilizing a range of office software applications.- Completes all aspects of travel in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and Department of Justice (DOJ) policies, including traveling arrangements, submitting authorizations, completing vouchers, and submitting local mileage claims.- Sorts incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail including packaging boxes for shipment. Qualifications:- Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.- One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.- Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful.- Automated litigation support experience valued. Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.- Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Our commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: For more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionParalegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: Legal CGS is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join a fast-paced and hard-working team to assist with any legal accounts. As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the company's portfolio. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:- The Contractor shall provide professional, accurate, timely, and reliable paralegal support reporting to the OGC and will be detailed to assist LITB or IALB. Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, personnel resources provided by Contractor shall often develop these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. Personnel assigned to this task must have the ability to adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure. - The General Paralegal Task includes but is not limited to the following: - Contractor shall receive, prioritize, and process requests such as document review or requests for advice or legal technical assistance; - Contractor shall research and locate responsive information documents and identify relevant laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles; - Contractor shall perform typical Paralegal functions, including: moderately complex legal research; synopsizing transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviewing case related materials; and identifying potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; - Contractor shall write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence; - Contractor shall assist in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, exhibits, etc.; conducting legal analysis, reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation; - Contractor shall review materials in discovery for relevancy and privilege; - Contractor shall prepare privilege logs; - Contractor shall maintain documentation of records produced in discovery, correspondence sent, and case management functions performed; - Contractor shall assist in the drafting and issuing of preservation notices and litigation holds; - Contractor shall design, generate, and transmit reports regarding case assignments and productivity using case management databases. - Contractor shall analyze and interpret requests from customers; - Contractor shall research, locate, and gather material relevant to DU requests including conducting outreach and informal interviews to respond to discovery requests and interrogatories; - Contractor shall assist in preparation of declarations; - Contractor shall scan paper materials to save as an image file (e.g., .PDF); - Contractor shall conduct legal privilege reviews using Veritas eDiscovery Platform, Adobe Pro, or other discovery review platforms provided by the FBI; - Contractor shall analyze documents and media files, and proficiently apply redactions to diverse types of privileged information; - Contractor shall review the work of peers for accuracy and provide constructive edits to ensure quality and thoroughness of review and processing; - Contractor shall support and collaborate the management efforts to foster teamwork, planning and decision making; - Contractor shall organize and maintain accurate records of assigned requests. This includes keeping detailed case notes, utilizing discovery work plans, using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and entering case information and metrics into the OGC-LITB case tracking database; - Contractor shall prepare electronic and/or paper releases for release to customers; - Contractor shall provide a high degree of professionalism and customer service in all interactions with DU customers; - Contractor shall prioritize and schedule projects to accomplish objectives; - Contractor shall assist in representation efforts of the FBI in challenging situations; - Contractor shall coordinate classification reviews with subject matter experts and shall perform overlays of material returned from classification review; - Contractor shall maintain close collaboration of projects with discovery team members; - Contractor shall serve as consultant to Government employees regarding privilege application and document production; - Contractor shall communicate with employees at all levels of the FBI to complete projects with a high degree of professionalism;- Contractor shall provide weekly statuses to management and periodic updates to Assistant General Counsels and other DU customers; - Contractor shall conduct searches of FBI systems and databases to retrieve relevant documents or files (e.g., Sentinel, Internal Policy Office Policy Library and Policy Archives); - Contractor will perform legal and other research, provide support to the Legal Hold program as well as the Freeze List, and support tasks associated with information management/governance as well as technology and its intersection with the law to name a few- Qualifications:- Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. - At least two years of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. - At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. - Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. - Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. - Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. - The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Our Commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Phone: +1 (888) 680-5916Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Paralegal/Legal Assistant Location: Farmington Hills, MI (Onsite) About Us: We are a multi-state collections law firm based in Farmington Hills. Experience in civil litigation is required. Responsibilities include preparing multiple pleadings, interaction with clients and supporting the attorneys. Candidates should have the following attributes: • Reliable with strong work ethic., • Pays attention to detail., • Well organized., • Ability to multi-task, as well as the ability to work in a high volume and deadline driven environment is essential., • Ability to work in a team environment, and act as a team player., • Degree and/or Experience:, • Bachelor degree, Associate degree, or Paralegal and/or Legal Assistant certification, or;, • Comparable experience in a collection law firm or the legal department of a 3rd party collection environment, or;, • 2-5 years of experience with a law firm or legal department., • Strong written and oral communication skills., • Ability to interact effectively with people at all organization levels of the firm., • Computer Experience:, • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Candidates should have reliable transportation and be able to work regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Benefits: • Competitive medical benefits package available to full-time employees., • 401(k) retirement plan., • Additional benefit details, including eligibility, will be discussed during the interview process.Job Type:, • Full-time, onsite Powered by JazzHR Stm7y3pKF0

Job Description Estate & Probate Paralegal / Office Manager Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC | Troy, Michigan Step into a key role where your estate and probate experience drives both the legal work and the success of the firm. About Us Gaggos Flaggman, PLLC is a focused estate planning, probate, and business law firm led by William H. Gaggos. We help clients protect assets, navigate complex matters, and plan with confidence. We are a small, efficient practice that values accuracy, responsiveness, and strong client relationships. About the Position We are seeking a full-time, in-office professional who can operate as both a senior paralegal and the operational backbone of the firm. This is not an entry-level role. You will step into a busy, active practice and take ownership of both legal work and day-to-day office flow. The right person will reduce workload, not require training from scratch. Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. No remote work. No nights or weekends. About You You bring meaningful, hands-on experience in estate planning, probate, and trust administration and are confident managing matters independently in a busy practice. You are not learning this work for the first time. You understand the flow of a probate and estate practice, anticipate needs, and step in to keep things moving without constant direction. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong judgment and follow-through. You take pride in producing polished, accurate work and are comfortable reviewing, editing, and finalizing legal documents at a high level. You are equally capable on the operational side, managing client communication, scheduling, and day-to-day workflow with consistency and professionalism. You understand how to balance competing priorities, maintain an organized calendar, and support an attorney in a high-demand environment. You are someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and values being part of a steady, reliable, and well-run practice. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and edit estate planning documents with precision, • Manage estate and trust administration matters, inside and outside of probate court, • Open and manage probate estates independently, • Prepare and record deeds and handle related real estate matters, • Review and update beneficiary designations and related documents, • Draft, edit, and finalize client and legal correspondence, • Ensure all documents are properly formatted and court-ready, • Manage incoming calls, client communication, and scheduling, • Maintain and manage the attorney’s calendar with awareness of court schedules, workload, and realistic timing between commitments, • Organize and maintain physical and digital files, • Support daily office operations, including client intake and coordination Experience • Hands-on experience with Michigan probate processes, including MiFile and filings within Michigan Probate Courts, • Experience with email filing in Wayne County Probate Court, • Experience working with Registers of Deeds and e-recording deeds and other instruments, • Experience with corporate and LLC filings through the State of Michigan LARA, • 7+ years of experience in estate planning, probate, and/or trust administration, • Demonstrated ability to open and manage probate estates independently, • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including formatting, styles, and document structure, • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management, • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Pro, including editing and finalizing legal documents, • Experience with HotDocs or the ability to independently produce comparable document work product, • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Compensation and Schedule • $80,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience, • Full-time, 40 hours, Monday through Friday, • Paid sick time and flexible scheduling when needed, • Paid holidays, including July 4th, Christmas, New Year’s, and select additional days, • Paid vacation:, • 10 days after year 1, • 15 days after year 2, • 20 days after 5 years, • Unpaid time off with advance notice This is a quiet, professional office with a mix of client interaction and focused work time. Ideal for someone who values both independence and consistency. How to Apply Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We will contact candidates whose background aligns with the role.

Job DescriptionFOIA ParalegalEmployment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: Legal CGS is seeking a FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:- Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.- Redact and code responsive documents. - Perform legal research.- Draft legal documents. Qualifications:- Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful.- Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired.- Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions - Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.- The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.- Ability to work independently- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Ability to obtain a government security clearance. Ideally, you will also have:- Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred. - Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred. - Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred. Our Commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Paralegal/Legal Assistant Location: Farmington Hills, MI (Onsite) Multi-state collection law firm based in Farmington Hills, MI, seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal or Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation and a keen interest in learning and growing within the legal field. Other attributes desired is attention to detail and a self starter. Equal Employment Opportunity: Our firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Benefits: • The firm offers a competitive medical benefits package to all full-time employees. 6SmP0V3WDu

Job Description Compensation: $60,000 – $65,000 annually + quarterly performance bonuses We are seeking a Senior Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estate planning and probate law and will be capable of managing a team of legal assistants while supporting our attorneys with high-level legal and administrative tasks. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 yearly plus bonuses Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage a team of legal assistants, providing mentorship, support, and quality assurance, • Prepare and review legal documents, particularly those related to estate planning and probate matters, • Ensure that all deadlines are met and that the legal team is aware of upcoming tasks and case milestones, • Conduct legal research as needed and assist attorneys with case preparation, • Maintain organized and accurate client files, billing records, and document databases, • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, • Coordinate meetings, travel, and other logistics for attorneys, • Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, • Prior experience in estate planning and probate is preferred, • Proven ability to lead and manage legal support staff, • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, • Proficiency with MS Office products and legal document management systems We are a rapidly growing boutique law firm located in downtown South Lyon, known for our strong team culture! We take pride in serving clients by addressing their estate planning and probate needs with care and compassion. Our Core Values Are: • Honesty, • Good Vibes, • Collaboration, • Trust, • Communication, • Respect, • Quarterly performance-based bonuses, • Medical, dental, and vision benefits, • 9 paid holidays, • 2 weeks of paid vacation time in the first year, • Occasional work-from-home opportunities for high performers

Job Description Paralegal - When families, property, or businesses are at risk… our legal team steps in. At Soble Law, when a client's family, property, or business is at risk, we step in, take control, and protect them against legal and financial consequences. We handle real estate disputes, probate litigation, quiet title actions, contract disputes, trust fights, boundary disputes, mortgage servicing disputes, and estate conflicts. We are growing — and we need a litigation paralegal who stays ahead of the case, not behind it. Compensation: $50,000- $60,000 yearly Responsibilities: This is a hybrid litigation position focused on: • Real estate disputes, • Probate and trust litigation, • Contract and title conflicts You will be the organizational backbone of active litigation files. If the attorney is the strategist, you are the operational commander. We are looking for someone who: • Tracks deadlines before anyone asks, • Knows court rules without Googling them every time, • Builds systems instead of reacting to chaos, • Sees what’s missing before it becomes a problem If you enjoy being three steps ahead, this role will feel natural. Qualifications: Case Management (The Core) • Open and structure new litigation files properly from day one, • Build case timelines and litigation roadmaps, • Track all deadlines under the Michigan Court Rules, • Maintain hearing calendars and tickler systems, • Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, and probate petitions, • Prepare discovery requests and responses, • Draft subpoenas and coordinate service, • E-file in Michigan courts (state and probate), • Organize title documents, deeds, land contracts, mortgages, • Prepare exhibits for quiet title and boundary matters, • Track redemption periods and statutory deadlines, • Draft petitions for removal, objections, and accountings, • Organize estate asset documentation, • Track statutory notice requirements, • Prepare and manage discovery productions, • Organize deposition summaries, • Build trial binders and exhibit lists, • Collect and organize client documentation, • Communicate status updates (under attorney supervision), • Keep clients informed without overpromising Our Reputation for Expertise: For nearly 4 decades, David Soble leads a legal team of real estate and probate experts that have made us "go-to" attorneys in the real estate and financial - legal arena throughout Michigan and Ohio. Collaborative Environment: We foster a highly supportive and collaborative work culture where your ideas and contributions are valued and implemented. We’re not just hiring a role—we’re building a future-ready team. If you want to be a part of something purposeful, modern, and evolving, let’s talk. Since 2020, Law Firm 500 has recognized us as one of the fastest-growing small law firms in the United States. We are also recognized by Martindale Hubblell (THE gold standard ratings firm that reviews lawyers across the globe) as among the top one (1%) percent of attorneys according to surveys from my legal peers for legal ability and ethical standards.

Job Description Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability trial law firm of nearly 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. This year, the firm surpassed its 1,000th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country. We continue to grow and are actively searching for a warranty paralegal to join our growing team in Troy, Michigan. Our paralegals play a vital role on our case teams and are respected for their ideas and contributions. Responsibilities: • Prepare, edit, and proofread a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings), • Work with attorneys to keep litigation advancing in each case; including taking the initiative to regularly update team members on the status of cases and quickly alerting attorneys to important client and case needs, • Assist attorneys with discovery, including discovery requests, depositions, and document production, • Assist with document review and analysis through various platforms, • Manage electronic case files using a document management system (iManage) to ensure information is organized and easy to locate, • Meticulous, diligent, personable, and highly motivated, • Ability to anticipate next steps and exercise independent judgment to make sound decisions, • Comfortable with learning new technology and processes, • Ability to travel nationwide to attend trial (if needed), • Familiarity with client billing guidelines, • A Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience required, • 2+ years’ litigation experience in a law firm setting preferred Apply with your resume, cover letter referencing this position, and your salary requirements. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you directly.

Job DescriptionSenior FOIA ParalegalEmployment Type: Full Time, Mid-LevelDepartment: Legal CGS is seeking a Senior FOIA Paralegal to join our team supporting the legal mission of a large federal agency. This position will allow candidates to demonstrate expertise in performing legal review and FOIA request processing, amongst other litigation support tasks. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:- Paralegals will work conducting searches and analyzing result sets to separate non-responsive documents from responsive documents and screen responsive documents for privilege or FOIA exemptions.- Redact and code responsive documents. - Perform legal research.- Draft legal documents. Qualifications:- Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.- At least one year of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful.- Experience with Nuix Investigate, Relativity, and/or other eDiscovery and document review tools strongly desired.- Experience processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FOIA rules and regulations; applying exemptions - Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions, and memorandum, and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge, and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.The role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.- The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.- Ability to work independently- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Ability to obtain a government security clearance. Ideally, you will also have:- Two years experience using Nuix Investigate for document review and tagging preferred. - Two years experience in processing FOIA requests for Federal agencies is preferred. - Fluency in the statutory and regulatory guidelines to FOIA responses is preferred. Our Commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of government innovation!Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionSenior ParalegalEmployment Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Legal CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-moving, extremely active in-house government legal team. This position is a key role related to supporting various aspects of the company's litigation portfolio including eDiscovery activities, workflow management, and attorney support. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:- Prepares a variety of technical legal documents that are characteristically complex in format. - Reviews incoming documents and material, considers the nature and the status of the case involved.- Prepares indictments, arrest warrants, summonses, true bills, motions, orders, non-disclosure applications, and orders, stipulations, plea agreements, grand jury and trial subpoenas, and legal memoranda.- Obtains required information from criminal case files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources, to include in legal documents before submitting to the appropriate AUSA for review. - Ensures when preparing recurring legal documents that they conform to local court rules and the rules governing style and format.- Assists attorneys in preparing for trial by independently compiling trial and witness notebooks, preparing and organizing trial exhibits, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists. - Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims’ rights and services responsibilities. - Notifies case agents and appropriate office staff of victim/witness issues.- Using original and online legal resources including Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis, verifies legal citations and statutory references contained in legal documents.- Research to confirm that citations are accurate, complete, and consistent with source material. - Proofreads, edits, and revises legal briefs. - Electronically files legal documents with the U.S. District Court using the CM/ECF system.- Develops and organizes tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. - Lists cited cases, opinions, and miscellaneous references in briefs.- Composes original correspondence which requires a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology - Transmitting proposed orders to the court.- Requesting extensions of time in certain cases.- Advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies.- Notifying attorneys representing defendants of various issues.- Scans/inputs and links case-related materials into electronic discovery databases and manages those databases. - Uploads/downloads into those discovery databases documents and materials received from local, state, and federal law enforcement partners consisting of investigative and forensic reports, bank records, electronic communication records, and audio and video files provided in varying file formats. - Manages discovery processing and production. - Proficiently bates-stamps and redacts discovery materials using Adobe Acrobat and may employ discovery processing techniques using IPRO Eclipse. - Sends continuing discovery to defense counsel as directed by the assigned AUSA.- Maintains the electronic case files, enters data in the case management system, calendars deadlines using MS Outlook, prepares and files conflict of interest and case opening forms in the electronic case file. Qualifications:- Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. - At least two years of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. - At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. - Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. - Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. - Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. - The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Our commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: For more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Paralegal About Us: Stenger & Stenger, founded in 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI, is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across 9 states. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal services while ensuring fair and compassionate resolutions for consumers. Our success is driven by the highly effective use of legal remedies by dedicated and motivated team members. The firm offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment and is committed to facilitating professional growth for top talent in our collaborative, supportive, and technology-driven workplace. Our vision of setting the bar together through compliant, effective legal collections is done through our core values of: • Hard Work, • Innovation, • Teamwork, • Performance Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • Prompt response and execution of instruction from state attorney, direct supervisor, secondary supervisor, Collections Manager, Client Relations Manager, Director of Compliance, Director of Operations, and/or President., • Assist state attorney/paralegal supervisor in the maintenance of account files., • Assist state attorney in drafting documents and legal pleadings., • Assist state attorney/paralegal supervisor in file maintenance by updating the case files with court/vendor information., • Bachelor's degree in a related field. Law or Legal studies preferred., • Two (2) years’ experience working in a professional office setting., • Compensation will be based on skills, abilities and knowledge., • Competitive compensation, • Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days, • 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service, • Paid holidays and generous time off, • Firm provided life and disability insurance, • Employee Assistance Program to help navigate life’s challenges

Job DescriptionSalary: Salary starting at $45,000 POSITION: The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is seeking candidates for positions as Paralegals serving low-income immigrants in their immigration legal services needs. This is a chance to join a talented team doing important and challenging work at a critical time. Please note that this position is funded in part through a federal contract that is currently being renewed under a shorter funding cycle. Employment offers will be aligned with our current contract period (through July 31, 2026), with the expectation and hope of extension as additional funding becomes available. We remain committed to our mission and to supporting our staff through this. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: MIRC is a legal resource center for immigrant communities. The three pillars of our work are: (1) direct legal services, (2) systemic advocacy, and (3) community education and engagement. MIRC is part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to individuals and families with low-income,Michigans immigrant communities, older adults, and adults with disabilities through several statewide programs. Visit michiganimmigrant.org and michigansas.org for more information. RESPONSIBILITIES: The paralegal will assist attorneys with their cases, will participate in office-wide projects and client services, and will eventually handle some cases on their own as a DOJ-accredited representative. Paralegals who were previously DOJ-accredited or had DOJ-accreditation applications pending will be expected to resubmit their applications as soon as possible after hire. QUALIFICATIONS: An associates degree or commensurate professional experience is required; a bachelors degree is preferred. This position requires a high level of Spanish proficiency, as our paralegals must be able to have effective, nuanced conversations (very often with children) about complicated legal processes and systems. Applicants must possess excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problemsolving skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or other persons in poverty. Candidate must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Candidate must be proficient with major software and web services, including Word, Excel, G Suite, and have access to a reliable internet connection if they intend to work remotely some of the time. Applicants who have experience, especially related to immigration and poverty, will receive priority. Prior experience with immigration law preferred. Applicants who have relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply. All MIRC staff must reside in Michigan or Ohio by the first date of employment. BENEFITS: This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $45,000 based on years of relevant experience. MAP offers a generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts. If staff do not require health benefits, they have the option to take an annual $1,500 payout in addition to the base salary paid over the course of the year. MAP also has a generous leave policy allowing staff to accrue 3 weeks paid vacation the first year and 15 paid holidays, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment. MAP is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. TIMEFRAME:Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until positions are filled, with a goal of onboarding all new MIRC hires once a month. HOW TO APPLY:Please submit a resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this role and our mission, and highlights relevant experience. You can also access the application by copying and pasting the following web address into your browser: The Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive Probate Paralegal to take ownership of our probate and estate administration matters from start to finish. This is not a typical paralegal role. You will be the engine behind the probate process, responsible for managing cases with minimal attorney involvement, ensuring an exceptional client experience, and driving matters forward efficiently and accurately. If you are someone who knows probate inside and out, thrives on autonomy, and takes pride in running a clean, organized, and client-focused process—we want to meet you. Compensation: $55,000 - $75,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Own the Probate Process Start to Finish: Manage a full caseload of probate and estate administration matters independently, from opening to closing., • Draft All Probate Documents: Prepare petitions, applications, inventories, accountings, notices, and other required filings with accuracy and efficiency., • Handle Court Filings & Deadlines: E-file and/or file with courts, track all deadlines, and ensure compliance with court requirements—nothing slips., • Client Communication & Guidance: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, clearly explaining the probate process and providing consistent updates., • Asset Coordination & Administration: Assist with identifying, valuing, collecting, and distributing estate assets., • Problem Solving & Issue Spotting: Identify potential issues early (title issues, creditor claims, missing information, etc.) and take initiative to resolve them., • Case Management & Organization: Maintain clean, organized, and up-to-date files in the firm’s case management system., • Drive Case Progression: Move every case forward proactively—no stagnation, no waiting for direction., • Work with Third Parties: Communicate with courts, financial institutions, title companies, beneficiaries, and other professionals as needed., • Ensure Exceptional Client Experience: Deliver a “white-glove” experience—clients feel informed, supported, and confident at every step., • Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and contribute to improving probate workflows, systems, and templates., • The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on probate and estate administration experience and a demonstrated ability to manage probate cases independently from start to finish. A strong understanding of probate procedures, court rules, and filing requirements is essential., • This role requires experience drafting petitions, inventories, accountings, and other probate-related documents without heavy attorney oversight. The candidate must be able to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical, along with the ability to confidently guide clients through the probate process. The right person is highly organized, proactive, and takes ownership of their work, with the ability to identify issues and solve problems independently. We are a fast-growing, client-focused estate planning and elder law firm serving families across Michigan—and what truly sets us apart is how we treat people. Our mission is to give families peace of mind by making complex legal planning clear, personal, and actionable. We combine top-tier legal expertise with a Disney-level client experience—warm, approachable, and always centered on what’s best for the client. We operate on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and are guided by a strong set of core values: • Teamwork Makes the Dream Work, • Dynamic Chameleon with a Growth Mindset, • Owner Mentality, • Family-Focused, • Disney Experience If you’re someone who takes ownership, cares deeply about client experience, and wants to be part of a firm that is raising the standard of service in estate planning, you’ll thrive here.

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Law Office Admin Professional in Saginaw MIPay Rate $20-25/hr depending on experienceSchedule Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-12pm Why Join Us?Attendance Bonus: Receive a bonus for consistent, reliable performance.Opportunity for Growth: Enjoy clear paths for career advancementWhy Work for Qualified Staffing?We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, PTO/ESTA/Holiday pay, and 401K! In fact, these are the same benefits that we offer our corporate employees!Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once! We respond to every job applicant within 24–48 hours. Key Responsibilities • Legal Administration: Preparing, filing, and managing court documents, subpoenas, and legal correspondence., • Case Support: Maintaining physical and digital case files, tracking deadlines, and organizing evidence., • Office Management: Greeting clients, managing phone lines, ordering supplies, and maintaining office equipment., • Scheduling: Coordinating meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements for attorneys., • Billing and Finance: Processing invoices, tracking billing hours, and handling accounts receivable. Required Skills and Qualifications, • Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and specialized legal software for case management., • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for client interaction., • Attention to Detail: Meticulous proofreading skills for legal documents., • Confidentiality: Strict adherence to ethical standards regarding client data.