Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: Wyandotte, MI
Are you a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for all things administrative? LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join our client's dynamic and thriving team in Wyandotte, MI. This direct-hire role is perfect for someone with 2+ years of recent US law firm experience while supporting multiple busy defense attorneys with complex commercial litigation matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and confidently know how to manage executive calendaring, litigation dockets, e-filing, and complex case files, apply today.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in preparing cases by drafting and reviewing legal documents.
- Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are current and accessible.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Communicate effectively with clients, courts, witnesses, and other involved parties.
- Handle sensitive information and correspondence with the utmost confidentiality.
- Review attorney billable time, make travel arrangements, and submit expense reports.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant supporting commercial litigation attorneys.
- 2+ years of experience in e-filing with state and federal courts - PACER is required.
- Paralegal Certificate is not required, but it is nice to have (or an equivalent degree.)
- Proficient in legal research tools, case management and billing software, and transcription.
- Exceptional organizational, trial preparation, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities; typing speed of 65+ WPM is required.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- This firm is 100% onsite M-F, and you must be able to work full-time during regular business hours.
Technology and Tools:
- Experience with legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with case management software.
Salary: Competitive salary based on years and level of experience. ($50,000-$65,000)