Legal Assistant - Troy

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Troy, MI

Compensation: $58,000 - $68,000

About the Opportunity

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a busy litigation practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong experience in litigation support, court filings, case management, and document preparation. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and manage legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Maintain and organize client and matter files in accordance with firm policies and best practices.
• Assist with case management by monitoring deadlines, tracking case activity, and coordinating litigation-related tasks.
• Format, proofread, and electronically file documents in state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, travel, and other litigation-related events.
• Track court deadlines, filing requirements, discovery responses, and litigation milestones.
• Process attorney expense reports and provide general administrative support.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and case information.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure matters are handled efficiently and accurately.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation legal assistant or legal support experience.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and legal terminology.
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including e-filing systems.
• Ability to prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and other complex legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and editing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and productivity.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat; experience with legal software platforms is a plus.
• Appellate court filing experience is preferred.

Desired Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound judgment and ability to work with confidential information.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technology and processes.
• Team-oriented approach with a commitment to high-quality client service.
• Ability to succeed in a deadline-driven legal environment.

Benefits

• Salary range of $58,000 - $68,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative team environment

Pay Details: $58,000.00 to $68,000.00 per year

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