Entry-Level Litigation Support Assistant (Onsite)

UWM; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Gym and wellness facilities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UWM in Pontiac, MI is seeking an on-site Legal Assistant I to provide administrative and operational support to the Legal Litigation Team. The role emphasizes timely handling of legal matters, document preparation, and coordination with internal partners and outside counsel.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Interest in learning legal, litigation, and mortgage lending terminology, processes, and procedures.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively with internal business partners, attorneys, and external law firms.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and proactive.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive legal information.

Responsibilities

• Respond to time-sensitive requests for the Legal Litigation Team with urgency and accuracy.
• Assist with creating and maintaining legal documentation, training materials, and job aids for new hires and summer team members.
• Manage and distribute incoming mail, service documents, and litigation-related correspondence.
• Support leaders and team members with special projects and department initiatives.
• Submit and monitor IT support tickets affecting Legal Litigation operations.
• Open and track new legal matters in the case management system within 24 hours of receipt.
• Gather, review, and organize documents ensuring accuracy in case records.
• Distribute confidential legal document packages to outside counsel, courts, and external parties.
• Review, scan, log, and track legal notices, pleadings, and filings with high attention to detail.
• Draft, edit, proofread, and distribute business communications and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal terminology

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Multitasking

Independent worker

Tools

Case management system

Job description

UWM in Pontiac, MI is seeking an on-site Legal Assistant I to provide administrative and operational support to the Legal Litigation Team. The role emphasizes timely handling of legal matters, document preparation, and coordination with internal partners and outside counsel.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality.