Litigation Legal Assistant (IP)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Commuter benefits

Wellness plans

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Parental pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex commercial and IP matters. The role requires 4+ years in litigation support and strong organizational and proofreading abilities.

Ideal candidates excel in a fast-paced environment, with MS Office and legal tech proficiency, and may have trial support or e-discovery experience. Anticipated salary range: $90K to $100K.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation support experience.
• Experience with court filings, discovery, and case management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms.
• Experience with complex commercial, technical, or intellectual property matters preferred.
• Trial support and e-discovery experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation.
• Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence.
• Manage federal and state court filings and litigation calendars.
• Track deadlines and maintain case files and matter summaries.
• Coordinate discovery, document production, and exhibit management.
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Assist with technical, proprietary, and business dispute matters.
• Maintain document management systems and support client communications.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proofreading skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH is partnering with our valued law firm client to identify an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex commercial and intellectual property-related matters. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring strong litigation, discovery, and case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage federal and state court filings and litigation calendars
• Track deadlines and maintain case files and matter summaries
• Coordinate discovery, document production, and exhibit management
• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, and trials
• Assist with technical, proprietary, and business dispute matters
• Maintain document management systems and support client communications

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation support experience
• Experience with court filings, discovery, and case management
• Strong organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms
• Experience with complex commercial, technical, or intellectual property matters preferred
• Trial support and e-discovery experience a plus

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion
• Works effectively both independently and collaboratively
• Collaborative legal team environment
• Additional hours may be required during major case deadlines and trial preparation periods

Anticipated salary range: $90K to $100K

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Full-time employment benefits include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• term life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• commuter benefits
• wellness plans
• reimbursement and retirement programs

Available paid leave may include:

• paid time off
• parental and holiday pay