Legal Assistant — Fast-Paced Firm Admin with PTO & Bonus

LHH; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual 184 hrs/yr

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

LHH in Detroit seeks a Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring smooth day-to-day management of client matters.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and discretion, with duties including document preparation, calendar management, court filings, and billing support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or administrative assistant in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal document formatting and court filing procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and document management systems.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements
• Handle document management, including organizing electronic and physical files
• Assist with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts
• Coordinate with clients, court personnel, vendors, and internal teams
• Maintain client files and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date
• Track deadlines and support attorneys in meeting court and client requirements
• Enter and track attorney time, assist with billing coordination as needed
• Support general administrative functions, including expense reports and matter management

Skills

Legal document formatting

Court filing procedures

Calendar management

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

A prestigious, nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Detroit office on a hybrid basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a dynamic group of attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Position Overview

The Legal Assistant will provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys, ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of client matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and travel arrangements
• Handle document management, including organizing electronic and physical files
• Assist with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts
• Coordinate with clients, court personnel, vendors, and internal teams
• Maintain client files and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date
• Track deadlines and support attorneys in meeting court and client requirements
• Enter and track attorney time, assist with billing coordination as needed
• Support general administrative functions, including expense reports and matter management

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant or administrative assistant in a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong knowledge of legal document formatting and court filing procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and document management systems
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Additional Information:

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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