Litigation Legal Assistant: Civil Matters & Trial Prep

Segal McCambridge; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Segal McCambridge is seeking a Legal Assistant in Southfield to support an active litigation team. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support focused on civil litigation. Responsibilities include document preparation, court communications, and trial assistance. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft applications. The role offers opportunities for challenging work and professional growth within a national law firm known for its litigation expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant in a civil litigation setting.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to attorneys focusing on civil litigation.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, including organizing exhibits.

Skills

Experience with civil litigation

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft products

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Electronic court filing applications

Job description

Segal McCambridge is seeking a Legal Assistant in Southfield to support an active litigation team. The ideal candidate will provide high-level administrative support focused on civil litigation. Responsibilities include document preparation, court communications, and trial assistance. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft applications. The role offers opportunities for challenging work and professional growth within a national law firm known for its litigation expertise.