Legal Practice Assistant - Detail‑Oriented, Client‑Focused

Honigman LLP; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

401k and profit sharing

All Purpose Leave (APL)

Well-being programs

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Honigman LLP in Bloomfield Hills seeks a Practice Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and organizational support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role requires mastery of MS Office, Adobe, Nuance, and firm document management software, plus comfort with file-sharing platforms and virtual data rooms. Team collaboration and confidentiality are essential.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with related legal experience and strong digital skills will excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated relevant legal experience preferred.
• Strong digital proficiency and commitment to tech development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear, responsible communication and discretion with confidential information.
• Shows personal accountability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Document Preparation: prepare, format, and finalize a wide variety of legal documents while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Practice Support: coordinate with internal departments for seamless service, manage calendar, travel, and billing support.
• File Maintenance: maintain organized electronic and paper files per firm policies.
• Client Service and Teamwork: prioritize workload and foster professional relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Professional Demeanor: uphold confidentiality, discretion, and firm standards in all tasks.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Legal experience

Digital proficiency

Multi-tasking

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

Five years applicable experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe

Nuance

LiquidFiles

Document management system

Job description

Honigman LLP in Bloomfield Hills seeks a Practice Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and organizational support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role requires mastery of MS Office, Adobe, Nuance, and firm document management software, plus comfort with file-sharing platforms and virtual data rooms. Team collaboration and confidentiality are essential.

Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with related legal experience and strong digital skills will excel.