Hybrid Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation Support

Wilson Elser (Professional Staff Careers); Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Corporate discount plans

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Livonia is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys within a fast-paced law firm environment. This role helps manage case matters, coordinate filings and calendars, and ensures seamless communication to deliver high-quality legal services.

We are looking for candidates with 3+ years of administrative experience, familiarity with legal terminology, strong organizational and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or litigation environment.
• Professional communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, courts, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and administrative assistance to attorneys and colleagues.
• Coordinate new matter openings and closings, including conflict checks, engagement letters, and file management.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and court filings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities.
• File documents in state, federal, and appellate courts using electronic filing applications (e.g. File & ServeXpress).
• Communicate with court personnel regarding procedures, rules, and deadlines.
• Manage incoming mail, notices, and document distribution.
• Maintain electronic and client files within the document management system.
• Maintain case calendars and appearance reports.
• Enter attorney time and assist with billing support, client budgets, and billing inquiries.
• Prepare expense reports and assist with travel arrangements.
• Manage vendor invoices, reimbursements and check requests.
• Assist with client billing inquiries, budgets and collections.
• Support additional projects and operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wilson Elser in Livonia is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys within a fast-paced law firm environment. This role helps manage case matters, coordinate filings and calendars, and ensures seamless communication to deliver high-quality legal services.

We are looking for candidates with 3+ years of administrative experience, familiarity with legal terminology, strong organizational and communication skills, and the