Legal Assistant

Howard-; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and profit sharing

Parking

Job summary

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with 3+ years supporting Commercial Litigation and Corporate Transaction practices to join our Royal Oak, MI office.

In this role, you will work in close partnership with assigned attorneys, supporting matters from inception through resolution while managing a dynamic workflow and delivering high-quality administrative services to our business clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a Legal Assistant, preferably in litigation.
• Experience supporting litigation in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal filing procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Professionalism and excellent written/verbal communication.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach and reliable teamwork.
• Capable of challenging fast-paced, high-volume workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments with accuracy.
• Perform e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Coordinate and support litigation matters, including document handling.
• Screen client calls and correspondence; respond independently when needed.
• Draft and format emails, confidential correspondence, and reports.
• Conduct UCC searches, lien, and title searches.
• Complete annual corporate filings and reports.
• Assist with entity formation, qualification, and dissolution filings.
• Maintain attorney billing processes and related spreadsheets.
• Maintain organized client files and document management records.
• Anticipate attorney needs and prioritize workflow.
• Provide back-up support to other legal assistants as needed.

Skills

Calendar management

E-filing

Document management

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NetDocs

Billing systems

PDF editing tools

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC is a full-service law firm with a strong commitment to client service, collaboration, and professional excellence. Our team-oriented culture encourages initiative, accountability, and continuous growth. The Firm is currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Legal Assistant with 3+ years of supporting Commercial Litigation and Corporate Transaction practices to join our Royal Oak, MI office. In this role, you will work in close partnership with assigned attorneys, supporting matters from inception through resolution while managing a dynamic workflow and delivering high-quality administrative services to our business clients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and demonstrates strong ownership, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage assigned attorneys' calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform e-filing in state and federal courts

Coordinate and support litigation matters, including document management, filings, and general case support

Screen incoming client calls and correspondence; respond independently when appropriate

Draft, format, and prepare emails, confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex legal documents

Conduct UCC searches, lien, and title searches

Complete annual corporate filings

Prepare and submit annual reports and other corporate filings

Assist with entity formation, qualification, and dissolution filings

Maintain attorney billing processes

Create, maintain, and manipulate spreadsheet data, including use of formulas

Maintain organized client files in document management systems and ensure accuracy of records

Anticipate attorney needs and proactively manage workflow and priorities

Provide back-up support to other legal assistants as needed

Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within Commercial Litigation
• Demonstrated experience supporting litigation matters in a deadline-driven environment; exposure to discovery, filings, and trial preparation is strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
• High level of professionalism in all interactions with attorneys, clients, and colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work and consistently meet deadlines
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate needs
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to teamwork and mutual support
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential client and firm information

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (document formatting, styles, tables of contents)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data manipulation
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., NetDocs) preferred
• Experience with billing systems preferred
• Familiarity with Nuance or similar PDF editing tools is a plus

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts
• Parking

(Salary will be commensurate with experience).

Howard & Howard Attorneys is an equal opportunity employer!