Legal Assistant

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Parental Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Free parking

On-site fitness center

Verizon employee perks

Job summary

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co. in Michigan seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with routine case files, pleadings, and basic legal research. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and professional client interaction.

The position offers a pay range of $21.35–$25.97 per hour, paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), parental leave, and life/disability insurance, plus on-site amenities and a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years relevant office experience or equivalent.
• Paralegal certificate a plus.
• Commercial experience a plus.
• Multijurisdictional support a plus.
• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.
• Organized and detail oriented to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office and typing 45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney with management of routine case files.
• Prepare non-complex pleadings, documents, and affidavits.
• Conduct basic legal research such as title searches and estate checks.
• Review files and standard legal documents to gather information.
• Contact clients, debtors, attorneys, and courts for instructions.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and asset disposition for approval.
• Process and follow-up on post-judgment executions.
• Confirm service of subpoenas and notices to witnesses.
• File pleadings with court clerk and monitor docket.
• Monitor hearing docket and schedule attorney coverage.
• Arrange payment of court costs and related fees.
• Review, notate, and distribute mail and incoming work.
• Perform data entry to update account notes.
• May take and process debtor payments.
• Maintain knowledge of general legal procedures and deadlines.
• Complete required training and maintain attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized

Professional demeanor

Typing 45 wpm

Office etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal certificate (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OurLegal Assistantwill assist attorneys by performing legal work requiring basic knowledge of legal procedures, methods, and terminology by performing the following duties.

If you are an experienced legal professional and consider yourself to be self-motivated and highly organized with strong attention to detail, we invite you to read on and apply to be considered.

Standard Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Assists attorney with management of routine case files.
• Prepares non-complex pleadings, documents, correspondence, and affidavits.
• Conducts basic research such as title searches, estate checks, asset location and skip tracing.
• Reviews files, mail, and standard legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records.
• Contacts client, debtors, attorneys, and courts for further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation.
• Negotiates payment arrangements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval.
• Processes and follows-up on post judgment executions.
• Confirms the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action.
• Files pleadings and documents with court clerk, as directed.
• Monitors hearing docket and schedules attorney coverage, as needed.
• Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc.
• Reviews, notates, and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties.
• Performs data entry to update notes on account.
• May take and process debtor payments.
• Maintains current knowledge of general legal procedures, deadlines and procedures for appropriate documents, office equipment, and software in general use in the legal community.
• Complete all required training applicable to this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2 years relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Paralegal certificate a plus.
• Commercial experience is a plus.
• Multijurisdictional support is a plus.
• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.
• Organized and detail oriented to meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products with the ability to type 45 words per minute.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected pay range for this position is $21.35 hr. - $25.97 hr. based upon experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually +9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
• Promotional opportunities from within the Firm
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives
• On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available
• Free parking
• Free onsite fitness center for all employees

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position at a workstation. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment. It is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will experience low to moderate noise levels and moderate interruptions. The workspace is well-lit and climate controlled.

Weltman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.