Remote-Eligible Legal Assistant: Billing & Calendar Support

Warner Norcross + Judd; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Firm-paid Parking

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Warner Norcross + Judd seeks a Legal Assistant to join our Detroit office, providing comprehensive support to timekeeping roles within the Firm including Partners, Associates and Paralegals. The role involves handling administrative tasks and delivering exceptional client service.

Hours are 8 am–5 pm, Monday to Friday, in Detroit with firm-paid parking. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• 3+ years of equivalent training and experience in litigation.
• Experience with litigation procedures and e-filing requirements.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys/timekeepers in a fast-paced legal environment required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Advanced proficiency in computer software and applications, including Microsoft Suites

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, proofread, and manage a variety of legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and client materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
• Maintain electronic client and matter files, including document management, records organization, matter opening, and file conversions.
• Coordinate court filings, docket management, and interactions with federal, state, and local courts and agencies while tracking deadlines and case-related commitments.
• Manage attorney calendars, travel arrangements, meetings, expenses, and project timelines to support efficient practice operations.
• Review and process time entries, billing information, and client billing memos, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm billing procedures.
• Provide exceptional administrative support by handling client communications, coordinating with internal teams and vendors, delegating tasks as appropriate, and serving as backup support to ensure seamless coverage.
• The areas of law served will include: litigation, bankruptcy, restructure and resolving, finance.

Skills

Litigation experience

E-filing knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Warner Norcross + Judd seeks a Legal Assistant to join our Detroit office, providing comprehensive support to timekeeping roles within the Firm including Partners, Associates and Paralegals. The role involves handling administrative tasks and delivering exceptional client service.

Hours are 8 am–5 pm, Monday to Friday, in Detroit with firm-paid parking. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality