Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant – Precise, Proactive Support

LHH; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual up to 184 hours/year

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave (up to 6 weeks)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant for a well-established Ann Arbor law firm’s Litigation practice. The role offers close work with experienced attorneys, a collaborative team environment, and a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

You will handle administrative and legal support, draft and file pleadings, manage calendars, coordinate electronic filings, organize case files, and assist with discovery and trial prep. Strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in general litigation support.
• Proficiency with court procedures and e-filing.
• Ability to manage calendars and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling general litigation matters
• Draft, proofread, format, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, and court filings
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court appearances, and client meetings
• Coordinate and process electronic filings in state and federal courts
• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and litigation databases
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related events
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
• Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation
• Track critical deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks

Skills

Legal terminology

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

E-filing

Case management systems

Job description

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant for a well-established Ann Arbor law firm’s Litigation practice. The role offers close work with experienced attorneys, a collaborative team environment, and a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

You will handle administrative and legal support, draft and file pleadings, manage calendars, coordinate electronic filings, organize case files, and assist with discovery and trial prep. Strong organization and communication skills are essential.