Legal Assistant

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

A well-established law firm in the Ann Arbor area is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Litigation practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on a variety of litigation matters while enjoying a collaborative team environment and flexible hybrid work arrangement.

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on a variety of litigation matters while enjoying a collaborative team environment and flexible hybrid work arrangement.

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

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant experience preferred; litigation experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
• Experience with e-filing and case management systems preferred
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Preferred Skills

• Previous legal assistant experience preferred; litigation experience is a plus
• Experience with e-filing and case management systems preferred

  Pay range and compensation package

  Additional Information:

  Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

  Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

  Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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