Litigation Legal Assistant
Company Description
Howard & Howard is a full-service law firm with a national and international practice that provides legal services to businesses and business owners.
The firm has offices in Royal Oak, Michigan; Illinois (Chicago and Peoria), and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Role Description
This position performs a variety of administrative support duties and delivers high-quality services to internal and external clients.
The position requires thorough knowledge of Intellectual Property, Business, and Probate Litigation. The scope of responsibilities includes prioritizing, managing, and following through on multiple projects, and communicating effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff, and peers.
This is a full time hybrid position and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Job Duties :
- Electronic filing in state and federal courts as needed
- Manage assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets, and appointments
- Transcribe dictation and compose and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex litigation documents as needed
- Screen incoming calls and correspondence and respond as necessary
- Maintain and complete attorney monthly time entry and billing
- Maintain client files in DMS (Netdocs) as well as the physical file
- Provide back-up support to other legal assistants as assigned or needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements :
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
- Strong knowledge and experience of state and federal court e-filing procedures, e-discovery, and trial preparation.
- Ability to handle heavy workloads efficiently and accurately.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with attorneys, staff, and clients.
- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong command of Microsoft 365
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, short term disability, profit sharing, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and paid parking.
To learn more about Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, please visit .
Howard & Howard is an equal opportunity employer!
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