Litigation Legal Assistant

PLUNKETT COONEY, PC; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Plunkett Cooney is seeking a detail-oriented litigation legal assistant to join our Bloomfield Hills, MI office. The ideal candidate will support two attorneys in all stages of litigation, ensuring efficient administrative and case management in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of litigation experience, proficiency in legal document preparation, filing, scheduling, and strong organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Proficient in legal document preparation, file management, typing and scheduling.
• Experience in preparing pleadings and simple motions.
• Familiar with state and federal e-filing.
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Calendaring all case deadlines, depositions, and court appearances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional and discreet.
• Proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support two attorneys in all stages of litigation.
• Manage administrative tasks and case management in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare pleadings and assist with simple motions.
• Coordinate court filings and communicate with court personnel.
• Maintain calendar of deadlines, depositions, and court appearances.

Skills

Legal document preparation

File management

Typing / word processing

Scheduling

Telephone coverage

Calendaring

Verbal & written communication

Independent / team collaboration

Tools

iManage

Job description

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Plunkett Cooney is seeking a detail-orientated legal assistant to join our Bloomfield Hills, MI office. The ideal candidate will be supporting two attorneys in all stages of litigation, ensuring the efficient handling of administrative and case management in a fast-paced legal environment.

To be considered, a candidate must:

• Have at least 2-5 years of experience in litigation, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Be proficient in legal document preparation, file management, typing/word processing, telephone coverage, scheduling, and other administrative duties.
• Have experience in preparing pleadings and simple motions.
• Be familiar with state and federal electronic court filing (e-filing).
• Experience with a document management system, iManage preferably.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Be responsible for calendaring all case deadlines, including calendaring case management orders, depositions, and court appearances.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Be proactive, reliable, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with legal billing software and time entry systems.
• Experience in Torts & Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, Premises Liability practice, or Professional Liability areas preferred.
• Ability to review and proofread legal documents.
• Experience in coordinating court filings and communication with court personnel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in a professional legal setting. We offer a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work on a diverse caseload with a dedicated legal team. This is a full-time position (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours/week) that offers a comprehensive benefit package.