Legal Office Assistant & Operations Support

Ogletree Deakins; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins Detroit Metro Office seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide organized clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, and practice assistants. You will manage calls, mail, invoices, and records, while coordinating conferences and visits in a team-centered law firm setting.

The role requires 2+ years of clerical experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask and maintain an organized workspace. Occasional after-hours support and local events may be needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clerical, administrative, or office assistant experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with professional telephone manner.
• Ability to manage email, respond promptly, and prioritize tasks.
• Strong organization, time-management, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, and practice assistants.
• Answer and route calls via Microsoft Teams; greet visitors professionally.
• Prepare and manage documents, copy/scan, and handle mailing/expenses in Chrome River.
• Assist with conference rooms, AV setup, and meeting logistics.
• Support office operations, vendor coordination, and office events as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Email management

multitasking

Organizational skills

Typing speed

Team collaboration

Attendance reliability

Job description

Ogletree Deakins Detroit Metro Office seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide organized clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, and practice assistants. You will manage calls, mail, invoices, and records, while coordinating conferences and visits in a team-centered law firm setting.

The role requires 2+ years of clerical experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask and maintain an organized workspace. Occasional after-hours support and local events may be needed.