On-Site Legal Assistant — General Liability

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Detroit seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to support the law firm’s day-to-day operations, handle administrative services, and back the legal team in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfort working in a dynamic environment. This on-site position offers exposure to diverse cases and opportunities for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate, or bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of administrative assistant or paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling hearings, organize case files, manage logistics).
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts.
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney.
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

Multitasking

Strong written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Fast-paced work ethic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in paralegal studies / paralegal certificate / bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in Detroit seeks a qualified Legal Assistant to support the law firm’s day-to-day operations, handle administrative services, and back the legal team in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfort working in a dynamic environment. This on-site position offers exposure to diverse cases and opportunities for growth within the firm.