Senior Legal Practice Assistant - Detroit

Ogletree Deakins; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer matching

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins, a leading labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Practice Assistant for our Detroit office in Birmingham, MI. The role provides secretarial and administrative support to multiple attorneys and assists in delivering high-quality legal services.

Responsibilities include document preparation, calendar management, file organization, and client communications. Requires 4+ years in a comparable role, strong MS Office and proofreading skills, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Four years or more of experience as a practice assistant, legal secretary, or similar role.
• Proficiency with legal terminology, documents and processes.
• Typing speed of at least 70 WPM with high accuracy.
• Advanced MS Office skills, document-management and e-filing tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process legal documents, memoranda, pleadings and correspondences.
• Route and manage incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Maintain calendars and docket management for assigned attorneys.
• Organize and maintain client files, both physical and electronic.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, conference rooms and meals.
• Support attorneys with travel, expense reports and new matter setup.

Skills

Typing 70 wpm

Microsoft Office

Document management

Legal terminology

Calendar management

Proofreading

Tools

E-filing systems

Document management software

Job description

Ogletree Deakins, a leading labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Practice Assistant for our Detroit office in Birmingham, MI. The role provides secretarial and administrative support to multiple attorneys and assists in delivering high-quality legal services.

Responsibilities include document preparation, calendar management, file organization, and client communications. Requires 4+ years in a comparable role, strong MS Office and proofreading skills, and the ability to work independently