LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL-BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Well-respected, boutique law firm is seeking an extremely organized and detail oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal with strong administrative experience and exceptional client service focus.
This Full time position will encompass these primary responsibilities:
- Schedule meetings, secure conference rooms, and order meals when needed.
- Support in creating closing documents for clients.
- Coordinating busy calendars with great ability to prioritize.
- File and E-file documents with State of Michigan agencies, the court and county Register of Deeds and oversee docketing.
- Establish project timelines and prepare in advance to meet those timelines.
The following are essential for success in this role:
- Client service focus with a minimum of two years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
- Superior skills using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), knowledge of Adobe.
- Solid knowledge of regulations and procedures of Michigan and Federal courts and the associated e-filing and docketing
- Strong problem solving and prioritizing expertise.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with attorneys, staff members, and clients.
- Ability to handle stressful circumstances professionally and politely.
- Outstanding proofreading, grammar and transcription capabilities.
- Prior experience preparing attorneys for trials, arbitrations, and mediations is desirable
- Knowledge of case management programs and document management systems is a plus
- Paralegal degree or certification is advantageous but not required
- Bachelor's degree desirable but not mandatory
Hours are 9am-5pm with a one hour lunch. 35 hour work week plus overtime when needed. Excellent compensation and benefit package.
Please email resume to (see below)
Ben Schwartz President Harper Associates
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