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Litigation Legal Assistant
Ann Arbor, Michigan
About the Company
A well-established law firm in the Ann Arbor area is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Litigation practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on a variety of litigation matters while enjoying a collaborative team environment and flexible hybrid work arrangement.
About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on a variety of litigation matters while enjoying a collaborative team environment and flexible hybrid work arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling general litigation matters
- Draft, proofread, format, and revise legal correspondence, pleadings, and court filings
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court appearances, and client meetings
- Coordinate and process electronic filings in state and federal courts
- Maintain and organize case files, documents, and litigation databases
- Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation-related events
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation
- Track critical deadlines and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
Qualifications
- Previous legal assistant experience preferred; litigation experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
- Experience with e-filing and case management systems preferred
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Preferred Skills
- Previous legal assistant experience preferred; litigation experience is a plus
- Experience with e-filing and case management systems preferred
Pay range and compensation package
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000
Additional Information:
Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.
Paid Sick Leave
Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan
Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000