Legal Assistant - Michigan

Overview

This is a remote legal administrative position requiring experience in Michigan civil litigation. The role involves providing legal and secretarial support to assigned attorney(s) under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules and calendars for assigned attorney(s).
• Compose various correspondence, pleadings, and legal forms.
• Coordinate timing and locations for multi-party appearances such as depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IMEs), meetings, and site inspections.
• Answer telephone calls, emails, and handle client inquiries.
• Receive and process incoming mail.
• Contact clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as directed.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of court rules and legal deadlines, keeping up-to-date.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to a full work shift.
• Occasionally reach overhead and below knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Listen and interpret auditory information at normal speaking levels.
• Visually verify and read information, locate materials and resources.
• Operate a computer and office equipment for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.

Location

• United States - Michigan (Remote position)

Additional Information

• The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws regarding non-discrimination and fair hiring practices.
• Employment is subject to compliance with applicable laws regarding criminal history and licensing requirements.
• Lie detector tests are not required or administered as a condition of employment where prohibited by law.