Legal Assistant - Paralegal
Verified Pay | $55,000 - $70,000 per year |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Livonia, Michigan |
About this job
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our team. This is a 100% in-office position — remote work is not available. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, is comfortable interacting with clients, and thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment.
Compensation:$55,000 - $70,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Greet clients and visitors in a professional, welcoming manner
- Answer and route incoming phone calls as the primary point of contact
- Open, sort, and process incoming mail, identifying and routing legal and non-legal documents
- Maintain and organize Dropbox and paper filing systems
- Type, scan, mail, copy, and prepare legal and administrative documents
- Communicate with clients when they call the office for assistance
- File documents electronically and in person with courts and agencies, as needed
- Perform accurate data entry into legal or office software
- Manage and restock office supplies, as needed
- Keep shared office areas organized and tidy (reception, copy room, break room, etc.)
- Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with data privacy standards
- Support attorneys and staff with general day-to-day office tasks, as needed
- Paralegal certification highly preferred
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- High attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
- Skilled at using Dropbox, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, basic office equipment, legal practice tools, and other cloud-based programs
- Inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Ability to manage both digital and paper files efficiently
- Professional demeanor and a positive attitude
Browning & Associates, P.C. is a law firm that serves as Guardian and Conservator to impaired adults. We are a small company, female-owned, and a great place to work.
We have a friendly and calm office environment where staff work collaboratively so that together we can serve the needs of clients.
We have a strong reputation for advocating for the needs of people whose voices are often ignored.
We are located in Bingham Farms after having just moved from Livonia.