Hybrid Litigation Legal Assistant - Probate & Trust Support

Orion Placement; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in Troy, Michigan. You will support attorneys on civil litigation, probate, and trust matters, ensuring accuracy and timely filings.

With 2+ years of relevant experience, you will prepare pleadings, manage court deadlines, coordinate filings, and maintain organized case files while communicating professionally with clients and opposing counsel. A strong team mindset and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation support experience required.
• Experience preparing legal documents and tracking litigation deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys handling civil and probate litigation and trust matters.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and organize pleadings and court documents.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, hearings, and meetings with attention to detail.
• Coordinate electronic court filings and communications with court personnel.
• Assist with scheduling mediations and preparing settlement documents.
• Maintain organized case files and communicate professionally with clients and opposing counsel.
• Help multiple attorneys stay organized and ensure cases progress smoothly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proofreading

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Legal assistant degree or certificate

High school diploma and valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Legal document management software

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a hybrid role in Troy, Michigan. You will support attorneys on civil litigation, probate, and trust matters, ensuring accuracy and timely filings.

With 2+ years of relevant experience, you will prepare pleadings, manage court deadlines, coordinate filings, and maintain organized case files while communicating professionally with clients and opposing counsel. A strong team mindset and attention to detail are essential.