Litigation Legal Assistant - Drafting & Case Management

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 58-68k

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation practice in Ann Arbor, MI.

The role requires thorough knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, and case management to ensure accurate, timely document preparation. You will manage calendars, deadlines, filings, and maintain strict confidentiality while delivering excellent client service and collaboration with colleagues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant or support experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filings and e-filing.
• Ability to draft and format complex legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong proofreading.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with attorneys and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal tech platforms.
• Appellate filing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery materials.
• Open and maintain client and matter files according to firm procedures.
• Assist with case management: deadlines, activity tracking, and task coordination.
• Format and file documents in state and federal courts, including e-filing.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• Track court dates and deadlines, including discovery obligations.
• Process attorney expense reimbursements and other admin duties.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case information.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to ensure timely assignments.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Court filings

Document preparation

Case management

Client service

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

E-filing systems

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation practice in Ann Arbor, MI.

The role requires thorough knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, and case management to ensure accurate, timely document preparation. You will manage calendars, deadlines, filings, and maintain strict confidentiality while delivering excellent client service and collaboration with colleagues