Legal Assistant Litigation

Personnel Management Solutions, Inc.; Birmingham (MI); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Personnel Management Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Detroit to support a litigation group. The role focuses on document preparation, e-filing, docket management, and billing coordination.

You will maintain client files, handle calls, and assist timekeepers with calendars and meetings. The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation support experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Qualifikationen

• Three years of legal support experience, preferably in litigation.
• Advanced proficiency with e-filing in multiple counties and MS Office.
• Strong proofreading, formatting, and document preparation skills.

Aufgaben

• Prepare pleadings, briefs, memos, and forms in proper legal format and proofread for accuracy.
• Maintain electronic client files and ensure proper filing in the document management system.
• Handle phone calls professionally and relay information to timekeepers promptly.
• Open new matters with complete client information and assign matter numbers for billing.
• Monitor docket status, coordinate filings with courts, and track deadlines.
• Manage calendars, travel, expenses, and meeting logistics for timekeepers.
• Review and edit time entries before billing deadlines and coordinate special billing as needed.
• Provide coverage and support to team members and coordinate vacation schedules.

Kenntnisse

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management system

Timekeeping system

E-filing software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Description

** Legal Assistant - Litigation**

First-class regional law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with litigation experience to work at their downtown Detroit office, supporting a group of attorneys, as well as a senior level partner.

Candidate must have at least three years of legal support experience, preferably in general and/or commercial litigation. Advanced proficiency in the nuances of E-filing in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, as well as in computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office Suites is required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Types correspondence, memos, pleadings, briefs, forms, and other documents in proper legal formatting, ranging from simple to very complex while fully utilizing the available resources. Carefully proofreads all documents to ensure they are accurate, consistent, and professionally presented. Transcribes documents from dictation as required.
• Maintains electronic client files efficiently and systematically. Retains hard copy working files only until the matter is closed. Ensures emails and other electronic documents are properly filed in the document management system. Converts hard copy files to electronic format, keeping all records up to date. Orders new sub-files as needed, adhering to practice group standards.
• Handles telephone calls with courtesy and professionalism, swiftly forwarding relevant messages to the appropriate parties. Manages calls efficiently, promptly addressing client information requests, and keeping timekeepers updated on conversations.
• Opens new matters, ensuring all client information is complete and compliant with Firm procedures. Enters accurate client matter numbers for correct billing and arranges the proper delivery of documents and projects via courier, hand delivery, or other special services.
• Monitors project status and keeps timekeepers informed of deadlines and commitments. Maintains and tracks docket information, coordinates electronic filings, and interacts with federal, state, and local agencies and courts to ensure proper documentation and filings.
• Manages timekeeper calendars, travel, expenses, and meeting logistics. Assists timekeepers with practice group meetings and events, and tracks project status and deadlines, ensuring timely updates and electronic filings.
• Reviews and edits time entries in the timekeeping system before they are released into the billing system, ensuring accurate and complete information is entered before each weekly and monthly deadline.
• Proofreads and edits client billing memos for accuracy and distribution. Coordinates special billing arrangements based on client request
• Delegates tasks to Practice Group Support Specialist, administrative departments and vendors for efficiency
• Provides coverage and backup support, as a member of a team, to other timekeepers when team members are absent from the Firm and coordinates vacation schedules to ensure coverage
• The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work.

This is a direct hire, full-time, in office position that offers competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits.

Company Description

Since the early 1990s, Personnel Management Solutions, Inc.'s recruiting specialists have been a valuable resource to many different companies in various industries throughout the Midwest and Florida. Although much of our expertise is within law firms and the law departments of major corporations, as well as having a strong presence within the medical field, we have also served accounting and architectural firms, automotive and manufacturing companies, non-profit organizations, property management, and many other industries.

Company Description

Since the early 1990s, Personnel Management Solutions, Inc.'s recruiting specialists have been a valuable resource to many different companies in various industries throughout the Midwest and Florida. Although much of our expertise is within law firms and the law departments of major corporations, as well as having a strong presence within the medical field, we have also served accounting and architectural firms, automotive and manufacturing companies, non-profit organizations, property management, and many other industries.