Experienced Legal Assistant

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants We are looking for an experienced legal assistant with a minimum of five years’ experience working in a law firm to join our team on a full-time basis to support our Managing Partner and paralegal team. This position is in person / in office. This position requires a highly motivated and energetic person with a high degree of accuracy, excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills. Candidate should have the ability to arrange workload in order of importance, as well as a willingness to undertake additional responsibilities and assist others when needed. This role requires a proactive individual with exceptional organizational skills and a meticulous approach to managing deadlines. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver with a professional demeanor, outstanding communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. Qualifications 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel) Proficiency with Smokeball or similar case management software Superior organizational skills Able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Keen attention to details Calendar and deadline management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective problem-solving abilities Collaborates and cooperates with other staff members Proactive attitude toward work Responsibilities Organize emails and other case-related documents into case folders within the document management system. Coordinate scheduling and extensive calendar management. Draft, edit, format, and finalize documents. Request documents from clients. Assist in document management; drafting, proofing and editing correspondence, memos, briefs, forms, engagement letters and document assembly in proper legal form; files legal documents with appropriate attachments, both electronically and via traditional filing methods. Proofread and edit documents to ensure accuracy and professional appearance. Open new files, perform conflict of interest checks through conflicts control system, and maintain all electronic and physical client and general files in a neat and orderly condition. Maintain attorney calendars and deadline reminders, including but not limited to appointments and follow-up dates. Answer telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner; forward messages to the intended parties; answer non-legal questions, and place phone calls as needed or requested. Arrange for the proper delivery of documents/projects via courier runs, hand-deliveries, Federal Express, UPS, Express Mail, etc.; provide complete information to courier for delivery. Enter and proofread time in the billing system; to the extent possible, ensure accurate entry of complete information before each monthly deadline on an as needed basis. Attend staff meetings, training sessions and other required employee meetings. Perform copying, typing, scanning, faxing and any other general office duties as needed. Maintain confidentiality in all firm and client matters. Assist with other firm work as directed by attorney or paralegal. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wachler & Associates, P.C. by 2x Get notified about new Legal Assistant jobs in Royal Oak, MI. Seniority level Mid-senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Legal Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Wachler & Associates, P.C.