What are the responsibilities and job description for the Domestic Relations Legal Assistant position at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP?
Taft is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Domestic Relations Group in our Detroit office.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant with 3 years’ experience to support our Domestic Relations group in the Detroit office. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.
Essential Duties:
- Edits and proofreads highly sensitive and confidential documents. This requires proactive review for, and ability to relay, relevant discrepancies/inconsistencies
- Monitors deadlines and calendars; calendaring due dates and appointments; scheduling and conducting telephone conferences;
- Contacts clients as directed for information and maintains client contacts;
- File and electronic-file documents with courts;
- Assist assigned attorneys and paralegals with internal processes and procedures; and generally administratively facilitating the practice of law.
- Maintains electronic case files, including responsibility for organizing and indexing large volumes of documents.
- Processes and tracks requests for payment and reimbursements
- Assists attorneys in managing client contacts, emails, and hard copy documents
- Exhibits outstanding client service when greeting guests, scheduling meetings, and conducting telephone conferences
- Communicates in a clear, concise and professional manner
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality in work performed
- Supports the billing process, including initial review and comment on BIMs, editing BIMs, obtaining, preparing and/or updating reports, preparing cover letters and/or emails, following up on client and attorney inquiries
- Independently performs administrative duties such as proofing, editing and releasing attorney time entries; registering, calendaring and reporting CLEs; requesting and following up on reimbursements and other related tasks
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities
Requirements:
- 3 years related experience.
- Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
- Strong working knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office programs; desire to maintain and upgrade excellent technical skills and to learn new software
Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.
Careers at Taft
Our employees are people who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. Taft’s lawyers and professional staff believe strongly in the value of our legal work. We believe that client service is our first, and most important, job. At Taft, success is measured in more than billable hours. This philosophy allows us to be active participants and leaders in our communities. Taft can help you create a long, rewarding, and meaningful career.
In addition, Taft is a signatory to the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge, designed to support mental health and overall well-being for Taft’s attorneys and staff through education, firm policies, and intentional workplace culture.
We integrate inclusion into the fabric of what we do. We look for talented, dynamic, and innovative thinkers for our legal team. If you’re interested in joining our team, we encourage you to review our open positions and learn more about our firm.
Inclusion and Opportunity
Taft knows that people with varied experiences bring creative thinking, multiple perspectives, and innovative problem-solving techniques to issues in the practice of law. We are committed to fostering a culture among our attorneys and professional support staff that values different points of view from all team members.
Mentoring and Retention
No matter how talented or well educated, becoming a successful lawyer requires input and support from people who have already achieved that success. Research shows that careers profit from having someone in your corner. We want to be a champion for your career. Learn how Taft supports and emphasizes mentorship programs, as well as individual mentoring and sponsoring for our attorneys.
Professional Development
We grow when our employees thrive, so we make it a priority to provide the tools and resources our team needs to succeed. See how Taft can support your professional growth.
Our employees are people who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. Taft’s lawyers and professional staff believe strongly in the value of our legal work. We believe that client service is our first, and most important, job. At Taft, success is measured in more than billable hours. This philosophy allows us to be active participants and leaders in our communities. Taft can help you create a long, rewarding, and meaningful career.
In addition, Taft is a signatory to the American Bar Association Well-Being Pledge, designed to support mental health and overall well-being for Taft’s attorneys and staff through education, firm policies, and intentional workplace culture.
We integrate inclusion into the fabric of what we do. We look for talented, dynamic, and innovative thinkers for our legal team. If you’re interested in joining our team, we encourage you to review our open positions and learn more about our firm.
Inclusion and Opportunity
Taft knows that people with varied experiences bring creative thinking, multiple perspectives, and innovative problem-solving techniques to issues in the practice of law. We are committed to fostering a culture among our attorneys and professional support staff that values different points of view from all team members.
Mentoring and Retention
No matter how talented or well educated, becoming a successful lawyer requires input and support from people who have already achieved that success. Research shows that careers profit from having someone in your corner. We want to be a champion for your career. Learn how Taft supports and emphasizes mentorship programs, as well as individual mentoring and sponsoring for our attorneys.
Professional Development
We grow when our employees thrive, so we make it a priority to provide the tools and resources our team needs to succeed. See how Taft can support your professional growth.