Legal Assistant

LHH; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid leave (vacation, sick)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

Wellness plans

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a well-established law firm in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, in hiring an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support a busy attorney handling trucking litigation, including first-party and third-party matters.

The role requires handling high-volume caseloads, managing calendars, and performing extensive e-filing while delivering top-notch administrative and litigation support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Litigation Paralegal.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a high-volume litigation practice.
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and e-filing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and other legal technology platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with trucking, transportation, insurance defense, personal injury, or general civil litigation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to a busy litigation attorney.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents.
• Handle state and federal e-filing and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Track deadlines, court dates, and case developments.
• Assist with discovery, document management, and trial preparation.
• Utilize Outlook and other technology tools to manage communications and workflow efficiently.

Skills

Litigation support

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

e-filing systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Grosse Pointe, Michigan that is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support a busy attorney handling trucking litigation, including both first-party and third-party matters.

This is an urgent hiring need for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and can effectively manage a high-volume caseload while providing exceptional administrative and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to a busy litigation attorney.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents.
• Handle state and federal e-filing and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Track deadlines, court dates, and case developments.
• Assist with discovery, document management, and trial preparation.
• Utilize Outlook and other technology tools to manage communications and workflow efficiently.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or Litigation Paralegal.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a high-volume litigation practice.
• Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and e-filing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and other legal technology platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with trucking, transportation, insurance defense, personal injury, or general civil litigation is highly preferred.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of $55,000- $70,000 based on experience.
• Stable and busy litigation practice.
• Direct support role for a successful attorney with an active caseload.
• Professional and collaborative office environment.
• Opportunity to be an integral member of a growing litigation team.

Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

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