Legal Assistant Litigation - Troy

We are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with 2.5+ years' law firm experience. The opening is with a stellar litigation team. The firm is midsize, with 100+ attorneys. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional looking for both stability, comprehensive benefits, and career growth.

The firm provides outstanding opportunities for advancement, along with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, free parking, and more.

Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will be experienced in high-volume, fast-paced litigation environments. Knowledge of both state and federal court procedures—within Michigan and in other jurisdictions—is highly preferred. This role plays an active part within the litigation team, contributions are anticipated.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing legal and administrative support to assigned attorneys and the Office Manager
• Drafting and preparing correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents
• Handling conflict checks and preparing supporting documentation for new clients
• E-filing and physical filing with appropriate court systems
• Docketing critical dates into a centralized system
• Coordinating travel arrangements and processing expense reimbursements
• Communicating with clients and responding to attorney calls
• Organizing and maintaining attorney files and client information
• Entering attorney time for billing purposes
• Offering support to other attorneys, legal assistants, and staff as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• 2.5+ years' litigation experience.

• MS Word, Outlook, and related MS software.

• Excellent attention to details large and small, solid proofreading skills.

• Ability to pivot, and reprioritize as needed

• Excellent prioritization skills and the ability to manage a high-volume and diverse workload for multiple time keepers.

• Excellent organizational skills.

The firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!