Legal Assistant - Criminal Defense

Job Description

Job Description

Established criminal defense law firm in Royal Oak is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and experienced Legal Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for someone who understands the demands of a busy legal practice and can provide meaningful support to our attorneys and clients.

We do not require a specific number of years of experience. We care more about what you have actually done, how well you understand the legal environment, and your ability to take responsibility and perform the job effectively.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a legal environment and be comfortable managing deadlines, documents, calendars, client communication, and the many details involved in moving cases forward.

Experience in criminal defense, criminal law, Michigan courts, or another fast-paced legal practice is particularly valuable.

This is a full-time, in-office position in Royal Oak. After the initial training period, there may be an opportunity for limited remote work for the right employee based on demonstrated performance, reliability, and ability to work independently.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to attorneys
• Manage calendars, court dates, appointments, deadlines, and reminders
• Prepare, organize, file, and maintain legal documents and correspondence
• Assist with court filings, pleadings, motions, notices, discovery, and other case materials
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical case files
• Monitor case deadlines and follow up on outstanding items
• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, court appearances, meetings, and trials
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, prosecutors' offices, opposing counsel, and other legal professionals
• Assist with client intake and onboarding
• Communicate with clients regarding documents, appointments, payments, and other case-related matters
• Enter and maintain accurate information in the firm's case-management system
• Assist with e-filing and other court-related administrative tasks
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Anticipate what needs to be done and take initiative to keep cases and attorneys organized
• Perform other legal and administrative support duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience in a legal office or legal environment
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Professional, dependable, and proactive
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn legal software quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal software applications.

\nCompany Description

We believe in providing practical, skilled, and compassionate legal representation to our clients during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Our team takes pride in being strong advocates while treating every client with professionalism, respect, and compassion.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant who shares these values and understands the importance of being organized, responsive, dependable, and compassionate in supporting both our attorneys and clients.

Company Description

We believe in providing practical, skilled, and compassionate legal representation to our clients during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Our team takes pride in being strong advocates while treating every client with professionalism, respect, and compassion.\n\nWe are looking for a Legal Assistant who shares these values and understands the importance of being organized, responsive, dependable, and compassionate in supporting both our attorneys and clients.