Litigation Legal Assistant

Trustpoint.One; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in Detroit to support a busy defense practice with meticulous document formatting and deadline tracking. You will manage calendars, prepare and file court documents, and assist with trial preparation for multiple attorneys.

The role emphasizes familiarity with Michigan court procedures, e-filing, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior litigation-related legal assistant or paralegal experience required.
• Familiarity with Michigan court procedures, court structure, and e-filing systems.
• Understanding of litigation documents, pleadings, court rules, and filing deadlines.
• Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, properly formatted court filings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys.
• Appellate filing experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Google Calendar and electronic document management systems.
• All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.

Responsibilities

• Manage the firm's calendar and deadline tracking systems, monitoring upcoming deadlines and following up with attorneys to ensure timely filings.
• Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including motions, briefs, jury instructions, post-trial motions, and proposed orders.
• Support appellate filings by preparing tables of contents, indexes of authorities, appendices, exhibits, and electronic bookmarks.
• Coordinate and complete electronic and paper court filings, track submissions, and maintain filed copies.
• Prepare initial drafts of orders, attorney appearances, hearing notices, praecipes, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Compile and organize exhibits and supporting materials for court filings.
• Order and track transcripts, coordinate with court reporters, and monitor delivery.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files from creation through archival.
• Prepare case binders and materials for attorneys.
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation and provide general litigation and administrative support.

Skills

Litigation experience

Michigan procedures

Litigation documents knowledge

Document formatting

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Appellate filings

Google Calendar

Document management systems

Tools

Google Calendar

Job description

Trustpoint is excited to partner with a respected litigation law firm in its search for a Litigation Legal Assistant. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with litigation support experience, strong document formatting skills, and knowledge of Michigan court procedures and e-filing requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the firm's calendar and deadline tracking systems, monitoring upcoming deadlines and following up with attorneys to ensure timely filings
• Format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including motions, briefs, jury instructions, post-trial motions, and proposed orders
• Support appellate filings by preparing tables of contents, indexes of authorities, appendices, exhibits, and electronic bookmarks
• Coordinate and complete electronic and paper court filings, track submissions, and maintain filed copies
• Prepare initial drafts of orders, attorney appearances, hearing notices, praecipes, and other legal documents for attorney review
• Compile and organize exhibits and supporting materials for court filings
• Order and track transcripts, coordinate with court reporters, and monitor delivery
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files from creation through archival
• Prepare case binders and materials for attorneys
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation and provide general litigation and administrative support

Qualifications:

• Prior litigation-related legal assistant or paralegal experience required
• Familiarity with Michigan court procedures, court structure, and e-filing systems required
• Understanding of litigation documents, pleadings, court rules, and filing deadlines
• Strong document formatting, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, properly formatted court filings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys
• Appellate filing experience preferred but not required
• Proficiency with Google Calendar and electronic document management systems
• All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time

Details:

• Employment Type: Direct hire
• Location: Detroit

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