Legal Assistant - Commercial

LHH; Royal Oak (MI); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Parking

Résumé du poste

LHH is recruiting a skilled Legal Assistant for its Royal Oak, MI office to support Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation teams. The role emphasizes accurate calendar management, e-filings, and trial prep in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will bring 3+ years’ legal assistant experience, strong knowledge of filing procedures, and proficiency in Word and Excel. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential, with benefits including comprehensive insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in litigation.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with discovery, filings, and trial preparation preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage attorney calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments.
• Prepare and file state and federal court e-filings.
• Support litigation matters including document management, filings, discovery, and trial prep.
• Draft, format, and prepare legal correspondence and documents.
• Screen and respond to client calls and correspondence.
• Assist with attorney billing processes.

Connaissances

Legal assistant experience

Court filing procedures

Discovery and trial prep

multitasking

Detail orientation

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NetDocuments

Legal billing systems

Nuance PDF editing

Description du poste

Location: Royal Oak, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000-$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Position Overview

LHH is working with a well-established, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Royal Oak office. This position will support attorneys within Commercial Litigation and IP Litigation practices and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support while managing multiple priorities and maintaining a high level of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, dockets, deadlines, and appointments
• Prepare and complete state and federal court e-filings
• Support litigation matters, including document management, filings, discovery, and trial preparation
• Draft, format, and prepare correspondence, reports, and complex legal documents
• Screen and respond to client calls and correspondence as appropriate
• Assist with attorney billing processes
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, including formulas and data manipulation
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic client files
• Proactively manage workflow, deadlines, and attorney priorities
• Provide backup support to other legal assistants as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting Commercial Litigation
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures
• Experience with discovery, filings, and trial preparation strongly preferred
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting, styles, and tables of contents
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data manipulation
• Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments/NetDocs preferred
• Experience with legal billing systems preferred
• Familiarity with Nuance or similar PDF editing software is a plus

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• $60,000-$75,000 annual salary, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts
• Parking

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