Commercial & IP Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Parking

Job summary

LHH is recruiting a skilled Legal Assistant for its Royal Oak, MI office to support Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation teams. The role emphasizes accurate calendar management, e-filings, and trial prep in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will bring 3+ years’ legal assistant experience, strong knowledge of filing procedures, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, with benefits including comprehensive insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in litigation.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with discovery, filings, and trial preparation preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments.
• Prepare and file state and federal court e-filings.
• Support litigation matters including document management, filings, discovery, and trial prep.
• Draft, format, and prepare legal correspondence and documents.
• Screen and respond to client calls and correspondence.
• Assist with attorney billing processes.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Court filing procedures

Discovery and trial prep

multitasking

Detail orientation

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NetDocuments

Legal billing systems

Nuance PDF editing

Job description

LHH is recruiting a skilled Legal Assistant for its Royal Oak, MI office to support Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation teams. The role emphasizes accurate calendar management, e-filings, and trial prep in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will bring 3+ years’ legal assistant experience, strong knowledge of filing procedures, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, with benefits including comprehensive insurance and 401(k).