Legal Administrative Assistant (Remote - MI)

Overview

This role provides administrative support to Client Legal Services Attorneys, managing legal documents, case files, calendars, and communications within a legal office environment. The position involves data entry, document filing, scheduling, and coordination of legal activities under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated legal and administrative support to 2–3 attorneys
• Open and maintain new lawsuits with accurate setup and ongoing management in case management systems
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, including court dates, deadlines, depositions, and hearings
• Schedule, prepare, and file depositions with courts and required parties
• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings and legal documents in paper and electronic formats, including e-filing across multiple jurisdictions
• Process and manage high volumes of electronic mail related to pleadings, filings, and court correspondence
• Serve as a primary contact for courts, plaintiff counsel, IME vendors, and internal stakeholders, maintaining professional communication
• Manage document organization, version control, and case file maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate issuance of settlement checks and follow up on closing documentation to ensure timely case resolution
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with procedural and filing requirements

Requirements

• Prior exposure to legal, litigation, claims, or professional services environments through work experience, internships, or related administrative roles
• Experience with No-Fault claims
• Basic familiarity with legal documents and processes such as pleadings, filings, calendaring, and document management
• Ability to support multiple priorities, deadlines, or stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort working with electronic filing systems, document management tools, and managing high volumes of electronic correspondence (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and professional communication abilities
• Ability to learn legal procedures, court requirements, and internal systems with guidance

Preferred Experience

• 0-2 years of relevant experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not include supervisory duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $19.76 - $30.33, based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive technology setup including laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement for eligible remote employees
• Flexible work arrangements with predictable schedules to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the legal team

Work Environment Requirements

• For remote work, a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions is required
• Reliable internet connection with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload

Additional Information

• Background investigation required for candidates offered this position
• The employer does not generally sponsor employment-based visas for this role
• Equal employment opportunity policies prohibit discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or other protected characteristics

Skills

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Detail-Oriented
• Microsoft Office 365
• Organizing
• Problem Solving

Location

• Position location details are not specified; remote work options may be available subject to requirements