Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Parental and holiday pay

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant with insurance defense litigation experience to join our client’s complex civil litigation team. This in-office role is essential in supporting attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, from pre-trial preparation through post-trial documentation.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in legal roles and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. In addition to administrative tasks, the role requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in complex civil litigation or similar legal roles is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative abilities with strong emphasis on precision and detail.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with attention to grammar, punctuation, and style.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and administrative tasks for attorneys.
• Coordinate meetings, deadlines, and case-related activities.
• Draft legal correspondence, including letters and filings.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical case files.
• Conduct legal and case law research.
• Prepare and review legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with billing and administrative tasks.
• Communicate with clients and court officials.

Skills

Experience in complex civil litigation

Microsoft Office Suite expertise

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Proofreading skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant with insurance defense litigation experience to join our client’s complex civil litigation team. This in-office role is essential in supporting attorneys and paralegals throughout all stages of litigation, from pre-trial preparation through post-trial documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedules, and daily administrative tasks for attorneys and litigation teams
• Coordinate meetings, deadlines, and case-related activities to ensure timely progression
• Draft and handle legal correspondence, including letters, memos, and filings
• Organize, maintain, and update digital and physical case files
• Conduct legal and case law research to support litigation efforts
• Prepare, format, and review legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with billing and administrative tasks related to cases
• Communicate with clients, court officials, and internal teams to support case management
• Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in complex civil litigation or similar legal roles is highly desirable.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative abilities with a strong emphasis on precision and detail.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Proficient in proofreading to ensure documents are error‑free and meet high standards.
• Capable of efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field is required.

Anticipated Salary Range: $55K to $70K

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• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Full‑time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.