Litigation Legal Assistant - Dynamic, Detail-Driven Support

Law Firm; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Firm in Ann Arbor is seeking a litigation legal assistant to support attorneys and staff with detail-oriented administrative tasks, calendar management, and document preparation.

Duties include drafting correspondence, maintaining filing systems, e-filing, handling client interactions, billing, and coordinating depositions and travel. Candidates should have 1–2 years in a law office and strong proofreading and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write for proofreading routine law office correspondence and legal matters.
• Transcribe legal documents and correspondence at approximately 70 wpm.
• 1–2 years of legal office experience.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and staff with administrative tasks.
• Operate office equipment and transcribe dictation.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Communicate with attorneys and clients via email, fax, or phone.
• Manage attorney calendar, conferences, depositions and travel.
• File documents electronically in a timely manner.
• Process bills and manage attorney expenses.
• Open new files and conduct conflict checks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Proofreading

Organization

Time management

Transcription 70 wpm

Legal terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Law Firm in Ann Arbor is seeking a litigation legal assistant to support attorneys and staff with detail-oriented administrative tasks, calendar management, and document preparation.

Duties include drafting correspondence, maintaining filing systems, e-filing, handling client interactions, billing, and coordinating depositions and travel. Candidates should have 1–2 years in a law office and strong proofreading and interpersonal skills.