Hybrid Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation Support

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Livonia is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support within a fast-paced law firm. You will help manage case matters, coordinate filings and calendars, and ensure smooth communication to support high‑quality legal services.

The role requires 3+ years of administrative experience, familiarity with legal terminology, and comfort with in-office/hybrid work arrangements. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of administrative experience, preferably within a law firm or litigation environment.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, document formatting and court procedures.
• Experience with electronic filing systems preferred.
• Professional communication skills when interacting with attorneys, colleagues, clients, courts, and vendors.

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 (hearings, depositions, mediations, deadlines) and distributed daily/weekly 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, appeals and collections.

Skills

Administrative experience

Legal terminology familiarity

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

File & ServeXpress

Job description

Wilson Elser in Livonia is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and litigation support within a fast-paced law firm. You will help manage case matters, coordinate filings and calendars, and ensure smooth communication to support high‑quality legal services.

The role requires 3+ years of administrative experience, familiarity with legal terminology, and comfort with in-office/hybrid work arrangements. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential.