Dynamic Litigation Legal Assistant – Commercial & IP

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

401(k) and profit sharing

Parking

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant in its Royal Oak, MI office to support Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation teams. The role emphasizes calendar management, e-filings, and document handling in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 3+ years in a legal assistant role, strong court filing knowledge, and the ability to multitask while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Competitive salary and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting Commercial Litigation
• Experience with state and federal court filings and procedures
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments
• Prepare state and federal court e-filings
• Support litigation matters including document management, filings, discovery, and trial preparation
• Draft, format, and prepare correspondence, reports, and complex legal documents
• Screen and respond to client communications
• Assist with attorney billing processes
• Create and maintain spreadsheets with formulas and data manipulation
• Maintain organized electronic client files
• Proactively manage workflow and attorney priorities
• Provide backup support to other legal assistants

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team-oriented

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NetDocuments/NetDocs

Nuance PDF editing

Legal billing systems

Job description

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant in its Royal Oak, MI office to support Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation teams. The role emphasizes calendar management, e-filings, and document handling in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 3+ years in a legal assistant role, strong court filing knowledge, and the ability to multitask while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Competitive salary and full benefits are offered.