Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual 184 hours/year

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave (up to 6 weeks)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Term life and AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Commuter benefits

Wellness plan

401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team. This onsite role provides critical support to litigation attorneys, handling document preparation, filings, and calendar management.

You will coordinate depositions, organize case files, and communicate professionally with clients and courts. The position offers a competitive salary of $60,000–$75,000 base, comprehensive benefits, PTO, holidays, and opportunities for long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant, legal administrative, or similar law firm experience.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems.
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and case support to litigation attorneys.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with court filings and track important deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and appointments.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside parties.
• Assist attorneys and the broader team with additional administrative needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand Rapids, MI | Onsite | $60,000–$75,000 Base

A well-established, mid-sized law firm in Grand Rapids is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a stable, collaborative environment with excellent benefits and room to grow long term.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and case support to litigation attorneys
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with court filings and track important deadlines
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and appointments
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, and other case-related activities
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside parties
• Assist attorneys and the broader team with additional administrative needs

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant, legal administrative, or similar law firm experience
• Litigation experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach

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

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