Legal Support Specialist: Detail-Driven Admin

Jones Day; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day in Detroit seeks a Legal Support Assistant to provide clerical, secretarial, and administrative support to lawyers on the legal support team. The role emphasizes superior service to clients, high-quality work, and teamwork aligned with the firm’s visions and values.

Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. A high school diploma is required, and additional legal-related experience or education is preferred for the ideal candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Legal-related court, insurance, or regulatory experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, secretarial, and administrative support to lawyers.
• Deliver superior client service and quality work.
• Collaborate within a team and adapt to varying requirements.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Jones Day in Detroit seeks a Legal Support Assistant to provide clerical, secretarial, and administrative support to lawyers on the legal support team. The role emphasizes superior service to clients, high-quality work, and teamwork aligned with the firm’s visions and values.

Hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. A high school diploma is required, and additional legal-related experience or education is preferred for the ideal candidate.