Legal Assistant (Birmingham, MI)

A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience and the ability to work in a team environment is required.

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced litigation practice is preferred

Experience working with courts both inside and outside of Michigan and in both state and federal courts is preferred.

This position is responsible for providing the requisite legal secretarial and administrative support (clerical) needs of assigned attorneys; preparation of letters, memos, pleadings, and other documentation as required; entering conflict information into the system to run conflict checks for new clients as well as preparation of supporting documentation; file pleadings, electronically or otherwise, with the appropriate court systems; docketing of dates into a central docketing system; making travel arrangements; preparing expense reimbursement documentation; providing documentation, as required, to clients; answering the direct dial phones for assigned attorneys; maintaining a system of filing for all attorney work and client information; entering attorney time.

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Desired Skills and Experience

A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience and the ability to work in a team environment is required.

Experience working with courts both inside and outside of Michigan and in both state and federal courts is preferred.

This position is responsible for providing the requisite legal secretarial and administrative support (clerical) needs of assigned attorneys; preparation of letters, memos, pleadings, and other documentation as required; entering conflict information into the system to run conflict checks for new clients as well as preparation of supporting documentation; file pleadings, electronically or otherwise, with the appropriate court systems; docketing of dates into a central docketing system; making travel arrangements; preparing expense reimbursement documentation; providing documentation, as required, to clients; answering the direct dial phones for assigned attorneys; maintaining a system of filing for all attorney work and client information; entering attorney time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.