Legal Assistant - Ann Arbor

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The firm in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation practice. You will handle litigation procedures, court filings, document preparation, and case management.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while upholding client confidentiality and excellent service. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and legal terminology.
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including e-filing.
• Ability to prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and complex legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with proofreading/editing skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Open, organize, and maintain client and matter files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Assist with case management, including monitoring deadlines, tracking case activity, and coordinating litigation-related tasks.
• Format and file documents in state and federal courts, including electronic filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, conferences, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and discovery obligations.
• Process attorney expense reimbursements and other administrative support tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case-related information.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Court filings

Case management

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Editing / proofreading

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Compensation: $58,000 - $68,000

About the Opportunity

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation practice. This position requires strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, document preparation, and case management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional client service and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Open, organize, and maintain client and matter files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Assist with case management, including monitoring deadlines, tracking case activity, and coordinating litigation-related tasks.
• Format and file documents in state and federal courts, including electronic filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, conferences, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and discovery obligations.
• Process attorney expense reimbursements and other administrative support tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case-related information.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant or litigation support experience.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and legal terminology.
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including e-filing systems.
• Ability to prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and complex legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proofreading and editing abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal technology platforms.
• Appellate filing experience is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaboration, accountability, and client service.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $58,000 - $68,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Pay Details: $58,000.00 to $68,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance