Legal Assistant

Michigan Auto Law; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Auto Law is seeking a sharp legal assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in preparing a variety of legal documents and managing office operations. The role includes handling emails, phone calls, scheduling, travel, and reminders of upcoming deadlines.

The position offers very competitive compensation commensurate with experience and work ethic, with a starting salary around $60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products.
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the attorney calendar and diary-appropriate dates.
• E-filing.
• Complete legal research under supervision of attorneys and paralegals.
• Assist with creation of litigation documents (pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, briefs) and proofreading.
• Process client billing using daily time records with accounting support.
• Handle administrative tasks and office correspondence (phone, email) and inform team of deadlines.
• Arrange travel, schedule meetings, and coordinate with vendors for events.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software basics

Job description

We’re seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with a team to prepare a variety of legal documents and handle office correspondence, such as answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Very competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and work ethic.

Compensation

$60,000 to start

Qualifications

• Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with quick turnaround times
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs

Responsibilities

• Maintain the attorney calendar as well as diary-appropriate dates
• E-filing
• Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents as needed
• Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
• Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events