Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Compensation: $58,000 - $68,000

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A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced litigation practice. This position requires strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, document preparation, and case management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional client service and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Open, organize, and maintain client and matter files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Assist with case management, including monitoring deadlines, tracking case activity, and coordinating litigation-related tasks.
• Format and file documents in state and federal courts, including electronic filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, conferences, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and discovery obligations.
• Process attorney expense reimbursements and other administrative support tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case-related information.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation legal assistant or litigation support experience.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and legal terminology.
• Experience with state and federal court filings, including e-filing systems.
• Ability to prepare tables of contents, tables of authorities, and complex legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proofreading and editing abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal technology platforms.
• Appellate filing experience is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaboration, accountability, and client service. xhyhwjd
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $58,000 - $68,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment