Litigation Eviction Legal Assistant - Office Benefits

Schneiderman & Sherman, PC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical & Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

401(k) Traditional and Roth

Pension plan and profit-sharing

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-life balance

Team bonding events

Job summary

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Litigation-Eviction department.

This role focuses on processing and effective case management, coordinating with clients, courts, and attorneys in a timely and professional manner. The responsibilities include drafting and filing documents for court, managing electronic filings, serving as a point of contact for clients and courts, updating case status, coordinating with process servers, and maintaining accurate case

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1-3 years legal assistant or paralegal experience required; 4+ years preferred.
• Experience in default servicing, creditors' rights, landlord-tenant, evictions, or real estate law preferred.
• Experience with CaseAware, BKFS/ICE/Black Knight, ResNet, and Pyramid preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Michigan court procedures and filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents for court, including complaints and motions.
• Manage electronic filing with state and federal courts, ensuring timely submissions.
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Provide clear updates on case status and escalate complex matters as needed.
• Coordinate with process servers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain and update case files, track deadlines, and progress eviction cases.
• Perform data entry and ensure documentation adheres to SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Michigan court procedures

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Case management software

CaseAware

BKFS/ICE/Black Knight

ResNet

Pyramid

Job description

Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Litigation-Eviction department.

This role focuses on processing and effective case management, coordinating with clients, courts, and attorneys in a timely and professional manner. The responsibilities include drafting and filing documents for court, managing electronic filings, serving as a point of contact for clients and courts, updating case status, coordinating with process servers, and maintaining accurate case