Legal Assistant

Grover Lewis Johnson; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Grover Lewis Johnson, a specialized law firm in Troy, Michigan, seeks a Legal Assistant to support our insurance defense practice. This full-time, hybrid role involves preparing and organizing legal documents, maintaining case files, managing calendars, and coordinating with clients, courts, and other parties.

You will draft pleadings, assist with discovery, and help attorneys prepare for hearings, depositions, and trials.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law and familiarity with insurance defense or civil litigation.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings and discovery materials.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Experience providing administrative assistance in a legal or professional office setting, including calendar and file management.
• Previous experience working as a legal assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with legal practice management software and common office applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format pleadings and correspondence.
• Assist with discovery.
• Organize case materials for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Calendar management, filing, data entry, and coordinating communication with clients, courts, and other parties.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Calendar management

Communication skills

Administrative support

Confidentiality

Multi-deadline management

Legal software proficiency

Professionalism and integrity

Tools

Practice management software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

Company Description

Grover Lewis Johnson is a specialized law firm providing expert legal representation to the insurance defense industry. The team of experienced attorneys focuses on defending insurance companies and their insureds in auto-related and other claims, navigating complex litigation and regulatory matters. The firm is committed to delivering efficient, effective legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client. Team members collaborate to offer strategic guidance, practical support, and high-quality service that helps clients achieve favorable outcomes. Grover Lewis Johnson values professionalism, detail-oriented work, and strong client relationships.

Role Description

The Legal Assistant is a full-time, hybrid role based in Troy, MI, with some work-from-home flexibility. This role supports attorneys in the insurance defense practice by preparing and organizing legal documents, maintaining case files, and managing scheduling and deadlines. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and formatting pleadings and correspondence, assisting with discovery, and organizing case materials for hearings, depositions, and trials. The Legal Assistant will also handle administrative tasks such as calendar management, filing, data entry, and coordinating communication with clients, courts, and other parties. Collaboration with attorneys and other staff, attention to detail, and adherence to confidentiality and firm procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law and familiarity with insurance defense or civil litigation.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings and discovery materials.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Experience providing administrative assistance in a legal or professional office setting, including calendar and file management.
• Previous experience working as a legal assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with legal practice management software and common office applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.