Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Execute legal and secretarial responsibilities for designated attorneys under the guidance and supervision of leadership.

• Manage schedules and calendars for the assigned attorneys.

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and a variety of legal documents.

• Organize the timing and location of multi-party appearances, which include depositions, arbitrations, mediations, Independent Medical Exams, meetings, and site inspections.

• Respond to phone calls and emails while addressing client inquiries.

• Receive and process incoming mail.

• Reach out to clients, witnesses, court reporters, interpreters, claims personnel, and others to confirm scheduled appearances as directed by the assigned attorneys.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of and stay informed about court rules and legal deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in Michigan Civil Litigation is essential.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation as a legal administration clerk, secretary, or legal assistant is required.

• In-depth knowledge of and ability to stay current with court rules and legal deadlines.

• Capability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, potentially for a full work shift.

• Ability to occasionally reach overhead and below the knees, including actions such as bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

• Capacity to occasionally move, lift, carry, and position objects and supplies weighing between 0-10 pounds without assistance.

• Ability to listen, interpret, and differentiate auditory information at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.

• Proficiency in visually verifying, reading, and locating information and materials.

• Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods, potentially for a full work shift.

• Physical dexterity to repetitively use a keyboard and other office equipment throughout a full work shift.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

• Bonus opportunities based on Company and Individual Performance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision care.

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Life Insurance.

• Paid Time Off.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Opportunities for meaningful volunteer projects.

• A supportive community and avenues for growth.