Legal Jobs in Birmingham, Michigan

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant (215044-842) Company: Bartech Group Location: Bingham Farms, MI Description: 215044-842 Job Description The Legal Administrative Assistant is responsible for managing Certificates of Insurance for the Company's Bartech Workforce Management Division and other Company divisions as needed, which includes but is not limited to tracking, auditing and record keeping of Certificates of Insurance. The Legal Administrative Assistant's other duties include preparing the Company's annual reports, preparing, organizing and maintaining legal files, word processing of coorespondence and memorandum, supporting compliance audits for Bartech Workforce Management's supplier contracts, preparing mailings and other administrative duties as assigned. Compentencies: Attendance / Punctuality, Dependability, Organizational Support, Initiative, Professionalism, Team Work, Written Communication. Required Skills Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes Ability to: Maintain high level of organization Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams Prioritize work flow Review documents with extreme attention to detail Organize and manage high volume of vital data entry Required Experience 1-2 years as an assistant, preferably in a legal environment High School Diploma or equivalent Job Location Bingham Farms, MI, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Temporary Litigation Paralegal Company: d.DiversifiedServices Location: Bingham Farms, MI Description: Busy Oakland County Law Firm seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to work on apart-time (generally 20-25 hours per week) basis. Must have experience in a very activepractice where multi-tasking and high level productivity was necessary on a daily basis.Will be engaged in all aspects of litigation - discovery, research, report writing,document summaries, organizing, drafting, editing, filing, etc.... Very important thatyou can work independently without much supervision. Please forward resumes in Word format to Janinne at . RJG-2007 Requirements: Litigation background.

Job Title: Intellectual Property Attorney Company: Young Basile Location: Troy, MI Description: DYNAMIC IP BOUTIQUE with offices in Michigan and California is seeking patent associates for its Troy, Michigan office. Our firm serves clients throughout the world, including technology leaders in software, online search, and medical devices and automotive. We also work with technology startups and are host to a 5-company technology incubator called the North Woodward Tech Incubator. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years patent prosecution experience with exposure to litigation or transactions. He or she should have excellent academic credentials and a strong technical background in software, digital electronics or semiconductors. Occasional travel to Northern California and abroad is required. Salary is nationally competitive.

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property Company: ArvinMeritor, Inc. Location: Troy, MI Description: ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the transportation and industrial sectors. The company serves commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets, and light vehicle manufacturers. ArvinMeritor marked its centennial anniversary in 2009, celebrating a long history of 'forward thinking.' ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For important information about the company, visit arvinmeritor.com.The Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property reports to the Vice President and Chief IP Counsel.Overview:The IP Counsel will play a leadership role in drafting IP related legal documents, support innovation evaluation and protection strategy process, conduct patent clearance evaluations and manage outside legal counsel. This person must be an attorney with additional qualifications of being admitted to practice before the US Patent Office or equivalent (i.e. EPO). This position must be is self-directed and understand how to apply a business case approach to the IP agreements, third party IP threats and strategic protection of company innovations. This person must be comfortable communicating and presenting to senior management, opposing counsel, outside counsel and engineering teams in order to implement the overall IP strategy.Dimensions:The operation of the enterprise requires reliable, cost effective and timely IP legal services to support the commercial objectives of the company while providing appropriate protection and risk minimization. The corporate IP Legal group is challenged to maintain a broad level of support which touches every level and virtually every organizational activity within the company. Support is required for entry level engineers through the most senior management on topics from trademark protection to non-disclosure agreements to patent litigation in any country in the world. A single in-house point contact to cover the breadth of matters does not allow for timely evaluation and depth of analysis that is appropriate. Knowledge & Skill Superior ability to evaluate intellectual property, government contract, business and litigation risks, export controls and government contracts Ability to supervise outside counsel efficiently and effectively and provide cost effective management of outside legal services Ability to interpret laws, regulations, cases and corporate policies Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience to communicate efficiently and effectively with individuals at various levels within and outside of the CorporationPrincipal Accountabilities: Advise Engineering and BU Management on general patent and innovation matters. Coordinate patent prosecution review with O/S Counsel and engineering/product line management Co-chair Patent Committee and invention disclosure review process. Conduct initial Freedom-to-Practice (Clearance) Opinions Manage O/S Counsel in formal Freedom-to-Practice Opinions (as required) Enforcement Investigations of company patents against competitor products Drafting threat/offer to license notices and negotiate with infringers/licensees. Draft and negotiate Technology License Agreements, Joint Development Agreements and other contracts with Customers, Joint Development Partners, and Suppliers.Education/Experience: Mechanical or Electrical Bachelor of Science Undergraduate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Law School Admission to and Good Standing with a State Bar Assoc. Minimum of 3 to 5 years IP related legal experience Prefer some experience at Law Firm as a part of the 3 to 5 years of experience. Registered to Practice before USPTO.ArvinMeritor, Inc. offers a stimulating, high-tech work environment backed by an excellent salary and benefits package. For immediate consideration, visit us on the Web at www.arvinmeritor.com and apply on-line. Employment agencies that do not have specific approval to recruit for ArvinMeritor, Inc. should not forward resumes to ArvinMeritor, Inc. ArvinMeritor will not be held responsible for any fees and/or expenses based on any submission and subsequent use of resumes unless the employment agency has been contacted by ArvinMeritor to assist in the recruitment for that specific position. ArvinMeritor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Paralegal (20100699) Company: Flagstar Location: Troy, MI Description: 20100699 Job Description Job Summary: Flagstar Bank is seeking a detail oriented individual to join our legal team as a paralegal. Responsibilities: Deals with confidential and sensitive issues. Demonstrates professionalism, quality of service, and a 'can do' approach in dealing with internal members/departments and external counsel, customers and vendors. Drafts business related contracts and agreements, such as real estate, service, equipment, sales and marketing for review by in-house counsel. Maintains a complete database and file history of all contracts and agreements. Monitors and assures appropriate follow-up related to contractual obligations and deadlines. Performs legal research. Prepares, drafts and reviews contracts and other legal documents. Researches various federal and state laws and regulations. Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations on third party contracts and agreements to ensure accuracy and conformance to company interests and objectives. Summarizes and communicates key contractual provisions to appropriate parties. Summarizes contracts and agreements as requested. Reviews advertising for compliance with Regulation DD or Z, as applicable. Reviews collection and other servicing letters for compliance with the applicable law/regulation. Responds to branch calls, regarding account access, captions, etc. (generally involving a trust or "legal" document from a probate court). Responds to miscellaneous letters. Responds to miscellaneous internal questions, which may involve general research. Responds to Subpoena questions, regarding state law fee limitations and our ability to release information. Additional responsibilities as assigned by management. Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Associate's degree, technical training without a degree or some degree-related coursework required. A minimum of 1-3 years legal experience, preferably in the mortgage industry. High level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. Proven ability to research various federal and state laws and regulations. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills with close attention to detail. Ability to work individually and in a team environment. Ability to work under minimal supervision is required. Competently utilize computer software programs MS Word, MS Excel, Mortrac, imaging and email are an integral part of day to day activity. Ability to work regularly scheduled hours, 8:30 - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, overtime may be required based on business need. Flagstar Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Location Troy, MI, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Contract-to-Hire Commercial Paralegal Company: Special Counsel, Inc. Location: Troy, MI Description: An Oakland County Corporation seeks a paralegal for a contract-to-hire position. The ideal candidate will have an in-house background, solid commercial contract experience, and formal paralegal training. All applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Company: Special Counsel, Inc. Status: Full Time, Employee Location: Troy, MI 48084 Job Category: Legal

Job Title: Legal Secretary-Insurance Defense (Troy) Company: Kelly Services, Inc. Location: Troy, MI Description: Are you a legal secretary with 3 or more years of experience in the area of insurance defense law? Are you available immediately to work at a local staff counsel office in Troy, for the next several weeks? Kelly Law Registry is currently seeking an administrative legal professional proficient in Word 2003, Excel and Dragon speech recognition software. The hired individual will be responsible for supporting twoattorneys incalendaring, proofreading/editing Dragon produced dictation and filing,for amedical leave. Working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 45 minutes for lunch. Notime entryinvolved and there are other legal secretaries and paralegals availablefor on site training during the assignment. If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.The Kelly Law Registry is a business unit of Kelly Services, a $5.3 billion Fortune 500 Company that has been in the staffing business for more than 60 years. It was the first company established to place contract attorneys and the first company to offer law firms and corporate legal staffs a nationwide solution to their short term needs. We place the best and brightest people across the country and 75% (or more) of the Fortune 500 businesses are OUR clients! We have a national database of legal specialists and service clients around the world.

Job Title: Patent Legal Secretary Company: Harness Dickey & Pierce Location: Troy, MI Description: Prominent intellectual property law firm in Troy, MI has an opening fora detail-oriented intellectual property secretary specializing in patent prosecution. Duties for this position include preparing and submitting patent applications, maintaining daily docket, and follow-up with other attorneys and support staff regarding active matters. Patent prosecution experience is desired but a stable work history in a law firm setting will also be considered. In addition, a strong knowledge of Office Suite,and excellent organizational and communication skills are required along with typing skills of 65 wpm. Asthis position is a "floating" position, training in patent prosecution will be provided. The firm offers an excellent salary and benefit package including free parking, dental, health, vision and 401K. For immediate consideration please send your resume with salary requirements.

Job Title: Paralegal Company: Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & L Location: Troy, MI Description: Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP is recognized as the world's leading global immigration services provider. We provide comprehensive immigration services for short and long-term international assignments, permanent transfers and the local hire of foreign workers. Working in a collegial team-oriented environment our Paralegals perform challenging and substantive legal work. We are looking for a candidate that has at least two years of business immigration experience, including non immigrant and immigrant visa matters. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills and to produce an accurate work product within a fast-paced environment. BS or BA degree required. Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship. Qualified applicants should email their resumes to Register to View .

Job Title: Chinese Fluent Attorneys Needed for Document Review-Detroit Company: Kelly Services, Inc. Location: Troy, MI Description: Are you a licensed attorney and in good standing in any state in the U.S? Are you fluent in the ability to translate/transcribe/interpret written Chinese documents? Are you fluent in Mandarin, Wu or Cantonese? Kelly Law Registry is currently seeking resumes from licensed attorneys with the above skill set to participate in an upcoming document review in Troy, Michigan. Previous document review experience is desired, but not required. Candidates should have excellent computer skills and be able to utilize MS Office Suite applications, including Excel. If you are qualified, please submit your resume along with a paragraph describing your fluency and availability. If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database. We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.The Kelly Law Registry is a business unit of Kelly Services, a $5.3 billion Fortune 500 Company that has been in the staffing business for more than 60 years. It was the first company established to place contract attorneys and the first company to offer law firms and corporate legal staffs a nationwide solution to their short term needs. We place the best and brightest people across the country and 75% (or more) of the Fortune 500 businesses are OUR clients! We have a national database of legal specialists and service clients around the world.