Legal Assistant - MI

Overview

This role supports attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• File and circulate pleadings in both state and federal court.
• Maintain docketing for attorneys, including assisting with calculation of court and discovery deadlines in accordance with state and federal rules.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including:
  • Processing invoices
  • Coordinating scheduling of depositions
  • Ensuring compliance with client preferences and guidelines
• Assist with opening new files, including:
  • Collecting preliminary documents and information from clients
  • Obtaining all necessary information from clients to open new files
• Support attorneys with schedule management, including coordinating travel, assisting with scheduling meetings, and managing attorney schedules.
• Under attorney direction, prepare correspondence and other written documents.
• Prepare, handle, and track subpoenas or other requests for information, including disposition.
• Ensure organization of files through maintenance and management.
• Monitor files and escalate issues requiring attorney involvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior legal assistant experience supporting litigators in civil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment.
• MI State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, high attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible work environment and remote options available.