Legal Assistant

Our client, an insurance defense firm is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join their growing litigation practice in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. The Legal Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting a small team of attorney's. This is a direct hire opportunity. The salary range is between $50,000 - $70,000 based on education and experience. It is a 37.5 work week. Once trained can work either in-office, remote or hybrid. Legal Administrative Assistant Duties: - Schedule depositions - Prepare, edit and format legal documents and correspondence - Coordinate mailings, deliveries, copy jobs and court (paper & electronic) filings where appropriate - Manage attorney calendars, email, phone calls and mail - Communicate with clients, vendors, courts, agencies and internal staff via telephone, email and in person - Prepare and submit expenses and invoices for payment and submit check requests as needed - Maintain client and firm files: open and closed files - Maintain databases with client records and documents - Assist with Trial preparations Legal Administrative Assistant Qualifications: - 5+ years of litigation experience - Appellate experience is desired - Associate's degree preferred - Excellent organizational skills - Strong computer, grammar and communication skills Legal Administrative Assistant Benefits: - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Employee assistance program - Flexible spending account - Health savings account - Life insurance - PTO - 401(k)