Litigation Legal Assistant: Fast-Paced Court Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth and development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Troy, MI seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a busy litigation practice. You will manage pleadings, discovery, and case management while coordinating calendars and deadlines.

The role requires 5+ years of litigation support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing systems. A detail-oriented, independent work style is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation legal assistant experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and terminology.
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including e-filing.
• Ability to prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and other complex legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.
• Independent work style with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage litigation documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize client and matter files.
• Assist with case management, deadlines, and task coordination.
• Format and electronically file in state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars and scheduling.
• Track deadlines and court-related milestones.
• Process attorney expense reports and provide admin support.
• Maintain confidentiality of client/case information.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Litigation support

Court filings

Document prep

Case management

Organizational

Proofreading

Communication

Independence

Confidentiality

Tools

e-filing systems

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Troy, MI seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a busy litigation practice. You will manage pleadings, discovery, and case management while coordinating calendars and deadlines.

The role requires 5+ years of litigation support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing systems. A detail-oriented, independent work style is essential in a fast-paced environment.