Senior Legal Admin: Estate, Corporate & Litigation Support

Dykema; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Job summary

Dykema in Michigan is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in estate planning, trust, probate, and tax matters. You will prepare, organize, file, and distribute tax returns and government filings throughout the year.

You will handle corporate records, real estate documents, litigation filings, calendars, travel arrangements, and cross-functional support, while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years preferred.
• 3–5 years legal support in Estate Planning, Health Care and/or Corporate Finance.
• Strong litigation support skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with estate planning, and tax-related documents.
• Prepare and file client tax returns and IRS filings throughout the year.
• Prepare specialized filings and correspondence with IRS and other government agencies.
• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal correspondence and documents.
• Maintain corporate records and prepare stock certificates.
• Coordinate real estate documents and filings for transactions.
• Maintain litigation files and calendars.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

NetDocuments

Intapp Open

FileTrail

Chrome River

Job description

Dykema in Michigan is seeking an experienced legal assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in estate planning, trust, probate, and tax matters. You will prepare, organize, file, and distribute tax returns and government filings throughout the year.

You will handle corporate records, real estate documents, litigation filings, calendars, travel arrangements, and cross-functional support, while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.