Legal Assistant - Michigan

Overview

This is a virtual position. The organization is seeking a candidate with Michigan Civil Litigation experience to join the team.

Job Summary: Performs legal and secretarial tasks for assigned attorney(s), with supervision and oversight from their leader.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules and calendar for assigned attorney(s).
• Compose a variety of correspondence, pleadings, and various legal forms.
• Coordinate time and location of multi-party appearances, including depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams (IME’s) 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 instructed by assigned attorney(s).
• Maintain thorough knowledge of court rules and legal deadlines; keep up-to-date as requirements change.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant required.

Physical / Work Characteristics

This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.

• Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift.
• Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0–10 pounds without assistance.
• Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (e.g., others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Visually verifies and reads information; visually locates material, resources, and other objects.
• Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift.
• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment for up to a full work shift.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance

Location

• US - MI

Application Timing & Notices

• Positions typically close within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• This role considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law.
• Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, an individual is prohibited from employment if convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on protected characteristics under applicable discrimination laws.