Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Paralegal/Legal Secretary to join our legal team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive legal support across multiple practice areas, including family law, criminal defense, probate law, estate planning, civil litigation, real estate law and personal injury for Michigan and Ohio. Your proactive approach will ensure smooth case management, meticulous document preparation, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders. Responsibilities include preparation of legal documents and correspondence, transcribing dictations, scheduling and keeping attorney calendars, communicating with potential clients, opposing counsel and court personnel. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced legal environment while honing your skills in diverse legal disciplines. The ideal candidate is energetic, highly organized, and passionate about delivering exceptional legal support. PC proficiency and the ability to multi-task, proofread, organize and work in a fast-paced environment is required.

Duties

• Correspond with courts, clients, attorneys and other entities involved in the case
• Understanding of accessing court dockets, filing systems and court forms
• Organize electronic files in our system and physical files kept in office
• Handle scheduling court dates, mediations, dispositions and deadlines
• Dictation
• Manage emails, mail and other correspondence
• Efile and eservice of documents in efile counties
• Learn and accurately apply Michigan and Ohio court rules regarding the filing and service of all court documents and discovery documents
• Receive and organize large volumes of information and records for both electronic and paper storage

Skills

• Proven experience as a paralegal or legal secretary with strong legal support skills including research, legal writing, document drafting and proofreading.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and collaboration within the legal team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with excellent phone etiquette and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of law procedures across different jurisdictions; ability to handle filing processes efficiently.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly while demonstrating professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Join our team where your expertise will make a meaningful impact! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your contributions while offering opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant legal setting.