Legal Assistant (Birmingham, MI)

Ultimate Staffing; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Birmingham, MI is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience and excellent organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, filing pleadings, and managing attorney schedules. This is a full-time role with a salary of $70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when interacting with clients.
• Designation as a Certified Legal Secretary is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal secretarial and administrative support to attorneys.
• Prepare letters, memos, and pleadings as required.
• File pleadings electronically with appropriate court systems.
• Docket dates into a central docketing system.
• Make travel arrangements and prepare expense documentation.

Skills

Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Word, Outlook

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Excellent organizational skills

Self-motivated and a self-starter

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Job description

Birmingham Legal Assistant - Legal Support Services

Location: Birmingham, MI

Base Pay Range

$70,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Provide legal secretarial and administrative support to assigned attorneys.
• Prepare letters, memos, pleadings, and other documentation as required.
• File pleadings electronically or otherwise with appropriate court systems.
• Docket dates into a central docketing system.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Prepare expense reimbursement documentation.
• Provide documentation to clients, opposing counsel, and others as requested.
• Enter conflict information into the system for new clients and prepare supporting documentation.
• Maintain an appropriate filing system for all attorney and client work.
• Answer incoming phone calls for assigned attorneys and legal assistants unless otherwise directed.
• Enter attorney time.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by the Office Manager, attorneys, or legal assistants.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Word, Outlook, and related Microsoft software.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to manage a high‑volume and diverse workload for multiple people.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated and a self‑starter.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to absorb information quickly and adapt to change.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and business acumen when interacting with clients, potential clients, guests of the firm, co‑workers, and others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Designation as a Certified Legal Secretary is a plus.

Contact

Send resume to mbailey@ultimate staffing.com for immediate consideration.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws.